Fortuna Silver Mines signs Acquisition and Option Agreement for the Taviche Oeste Concessions surrounding the San Jose Mine, Mexico

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\n\nVANCOUVER, Jan. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) (BVL: FVI) (Frankfurt:\n F4S.F) is pleased to announce that Compania Minera Cuzcatlan S.A. de C.V.\n (wholly owned subsidiary of Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.) and Plata Pan\n American S.A. de C.V. (wholly owned subsidiary of Pan American Silver\n Corp.) have entered into an acquisition and option agreement for the\n 6,254 hectare Taviche Oeste Concessions immediately surrounding the San\n Jose Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico.  Cuzcatlan will purchase a 55% undivided\n interest in the Taviche Oeste Concessions for a cash payment of US$4.0\n million.  Once a production decision is made to develop ore from the\n Taviche Oeste Concessions, Cuzcatlan will purchase the remaining 45%\n undivided interest in the property for US$6.0 million.  Plata Pan\n American will retain a 2.5% net smelter royalty on ore production from\n this property.  The transaction is expected to close January 30th 2013.\n\n\n\"This is an important acquisition for our company, not only does this\n simplify the mineral tenure immediately surrounding our existing mine\n and infrastructure, but the acquisition strengthens our exploration\n portfolio along the trend of current production,\" Jorge A. Ganoza,\n President and CEO commented. \"We will be planning an aggressive\n exploration program to immediately follow up on targets that we have\n developed.\"\n\n\nFortuna Silver Mines Inc.\n\n\nFortuna is a growth oriented, silver and base metal producer focused on\n mining opportunities in Latin America.  Our primary assets are the\n Caylloma silver mine in southern Peru and the San Jose silver-gold mine\n in Mexico.  The company is selectively pursuing additional acquisition\n opportunities.  For more information, please visit our website at www.fortunasilver.com.\n\n\nON BEHALF OF THE BOARD\n\n\nJorge A. Ganoza\nPresident, CEO and Director\nFortuna Silver Mines Inc.\n\n\nTrading symbols: NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI | BVL: FVI | Frankfurt: F4S.F\n\n\n\n\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\n\nThis news release contains forward-looking statements which constitute\n \"forward-looking information\" within the meaning of applicable Canadian\n securities legislation and \"forward-looking statements\" within the\n meaning of the \"safe harbor\" provisions of the Privat...

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