09:59 AM EST - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. : Reports that a fatality involving a worker employed by the Company occurred yesterday at the Lindero Mine located in Salta, Argentina.The unfortunate accident occurred at the conveyor stacking system and there were no other injuries associated with the incident. The Company has notified the appropriate government and local authorities and an investigation to determine the cause of the accident is currently underway. Stacking activities at the heap leach pad have been temporarily suspended for approximately 48 hours and the operation is also taking a safety stop for a day. The Company will provide support, assistance and counseling to the worker´s family as they go through this difficult time. Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
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