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Fortuna Silver Mines commences installation of the SAG mill at its Séguéla gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on construction
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[{"type":"text","content":" VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on construction activities at its Séguéla gold Project located in Côte d’Ivoire. All references to dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in US dollars. David Whittle, Chief Operating Officer - West Africa, commented, “We are pleased to report two significant milestones in the construction process with the energization of the high voltage substation and the commencement of the SAG mill installation.” Mr. Whittle added, “The project continues on-time and on-budget with the majority of materials and equipment now on site. Focus has now shifted to operational readiness in preparation for the commissioning of the processing plant with first gold pour expected in mid-2023.” Construction Highlights Overall project is 85 percent complete as of November 30, 2022 and first gold pour remains on target for mid-2023 SAG mill installation has commenced with all critical components on site Construction of the 90kV transmission line and high voltage substation is complete and energized Clearing of the Antenna Stage 1 Pit is complete and grade control drilling has commenced, ahead of mining activities which are scheduled for the first quarter of 2023 Project construction overview Processing Plant Lycopodium has progressed in advancing the critical path scopes for the processing plant. As of the start of December, ongoing construction activities include: Installation of the SAG mill commenced with a Metso-Outotec representative on site Installation of carbon-in-leach (CIL) top-of-tank steel platform Assembly of conveyors Erection of the gold room commenced Mechanical equipment installations in the crushing, surge bin and milling and grinding areas Installation of overland piping and the 11kV overhead powerline commenced The installation of the SAG mill remains on the project’s critical path and, despite global supply chain challenges, all critical components are now on site significantly reducing risk to the project schedule. CIL top-of-tank steel platform installation SAG mill installation Installation of the apron feeder in the crushing area Thickener installation Structural steel and mechanical equipment installation in the surge bin area Processing plant construction progress overvi...