Fortuna Silver Mines Highlights Strong Q1 Gold, Silver Production Amid Precious Metal Surge
Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic
Fortuna Silver Mines (NYSE:FSM) reported strong Q1 gold and silver production, with gold production at 89,678 ounces and silver at 1.1 million ounces. The company also repaid $40 million on its credit facility and repurchased 1,030,375 shares. Despite a 49% increase in gold production year-over-year, silver production declined by 32%. The company exercised the right to acquire 50% of the 1.2% net smelter return at the Séguéla mine from Franco Nevada Corp (NYSE:FNV) for $6.6 million. Debt was reduced to $206 million, and cash reserves stood at $128 million.
April 08, 2024 | 7:05 pm
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Fortuna Silver Mines exercised the right to acquire 50% of the 1.2% net smelter return at the Séguéla mine from Franco Nevada Corp for $6.6 million.
The acquisition of a portion of the net smelter return at the Séguéla mine from FNV by FSM is a strategic move, but its immediate impact on FNV's stock price is likely neutral, given the scale of FNV's operations.
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Fortuna Silver Mines reported strong Q1 gold and silver production, repaid $40 million in debt, and repurchased shares. Despite a decline in silver production, gold production increased significantly.
The strong Q1 performance, significant debt repayment, and share repurchase indicate a positive outlook for FSM. The increase in gold production despite the decline in silver production suggests a strong market position.
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