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San Jose Mine, Mexico

APRIL 2012www.fortunasilver.com

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Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward‐looking statements and as such are based on anassumed set of economic conditions and courses of action. These include estimates of future productionlevels, expectations regarding mine production costs, expected trends in mineral prices and statements thatdescribe Fortuna’s future plans, objectives or goals. There is a significant risk that actual results will vary,perhaps materially, from results projected depending on such factors as changes in general economicconditions and financial markets, changes in prices for silver and other metals, technological and operationalhazards in Fortuna’s mining and mine development activities, risks inherent in mineral exploration,uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral reserves, mineral resources, and metal recoveries, thetiming and availability of financing, governmental and other approvals, political unrest or instability incountries where Fortuna is active, labor relations and other risk factors.

Thomas I. Vehrs, Ph.D., Vice President of Exploration, is the Qualified Person for Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. asdefined by National Instrument 43‐101. Dr. Vehrs is a Founding Registered Member of The Society forMining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. (SME Registered Member Number 3323430RM) and is responsiblefor ensuring that the information contained in this presentation is an accurate summary of the originalreports and data provided to or developed by Fortuna Silver Mines.

Regulatory Disclaimer

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To create value through the rational acquisition, exploration, development and 

mining of silver in Latin America

To create value through the rational acquisition, exploration, development and 

mining of silver in Latin AmericaCayllomaMine,

Peru

Corporate ObjectiveCorporate Objective

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Core AssetsOperating and Exploring in Latin America

Production San Jose Mine, Mexico Caylloma Mine, Peru

Exploration Exploring in Mexico and Peru; two largest silver producing countries in the world 44,000 meter drill program for 2012 

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Company Snapshot

Fortuna´s Share Price vs Silver Price (April 2011 – April 2012 ) 

Share Structure Outstanding: 123.1 million Fully diluted: 128.8 million

Strong Balance Sheet US$56 million in cash (end 2011) US$20 million undrawn credit facility

No long term debt No hedging

Exchanges

Frankfurt: F4S.F

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Financial SnapshotStrong Revenue and Margin Growth

44% 49%

64%

29% 23%

15%

23% 21%14%

4%3% 7%

1% 4%

2009 2010 2011

Copper Revenue

Gold Revenue

Zinc Revenue

Lead Revenue

Silver Revenue

51,42874,056

110,004

2009 2010 2011

* Net of by product credits

18.6124.04

30.74

US$/oz

RevenueUS$ 000s

Silver and Gold Revenue Mix

(4.86) (5.86)0.37 

13.75 18.18 

31.11 

(10.00)

(5.00)

5.00

10.00

15.00

20.00

25.00

30.00

35.00

2009 2010 2011

Cash Cost*Silver Net Realized Price

Margins

18.6124.04

30.74

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Key MilestonesFoundations of a Leading Silver Mining Company

Shares begin trading on 

NYSE>>

Signed option agreement to acquire 100% stake in Mario 

Property>>

Commenced commercial production at San Jose, on time and on 

budget

Shares begin trading on TSX

>>Reported

positive pre‐feasibility study at San Jose

>>Started 

construction of San Jose Mine

>>Increased silver productionby 13%

Acquired 100% interest in San 

Jose>>

Received EIS approval and permits for San 

Jose>>

Increased silver production by 

96% 

Shares begin trading on BVL>>

Increased silver productionby 85% 

Successful drilling  at San 

Jose significantly 

increased Ag Eq resources   

Commencedproduction at Caylloma on time and on 

budget >>

Acquired stake in 

San Jose 

Company established

>>Shares trade on 

the TSX.V>>

AcquiredCaylloma Mine

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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Investment Highlights

Proven mine builders and operators

Strong cash flow and sustainable growth from existing mines

Disciplined acquisition strategy

Brownfields exploration upside

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Emergence of a leading silver mining company in Latin America

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Emergence of a Leading Silver Mining CompanySustainable Mineral Reserve and Resource Growth  

0.0

20.0

40.0

60.0

80.0

100.0

120.0

140.0

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Containe

d Metal ‐Ag

 Eq (M

oz) *

Inferred Resources

Measured & Indicated Resources

Proven & Probable Reserves

* Ag Eq calculated using Ag = US$25.14/oz and Au = US$1,391.63/oz

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0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Caylloma Mine BM Ag Eq (Pb + Zn)

San Jose Mine Ag Eq (Ag + Au)

Caylloma Mine Ag Eq (Ag + Au)

Ag Eq (M

oz)*

PRODUCTION FORECAST

Emergence of a Leading Silver Mining CompanyIncreasing Exposure to Silver

*  Ag Eq calculated using Ag = US$30/oz, Au = US$1,660/oz ,  Pb = US$2,300/t and Zn = US$2,000/t 

2014E consolidated production: 6.4M Ag Eq oz +  base metals

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Proven Mine Builders and OperatorsSenior Management

Manuel Ruiz‐ConejoVice President, Operations

Dr. Thomas I. VehrsVice President, Exploration

Cesar PeraVice President, 

Human & Organizational Development

Luis Dario GanozaChief Financial Officer

Jorge A. GanozaPresident, 

CEO and Director 

Co‐founder of Fortuna Silver. Peruvian geological engineer. Identified and negotiated purchase of Caylloma, built the Fortuna Silver Mine´s team.

Over 35 years experience managing exploration programs in the Americas.

Over 25 years experience in organizational development and change in Latin American companies.

Over 15 years experience in the operations and financial management of public mining companies.

Over 25 years experience in the execution of multi‐million dollar mining projects and the implementation of community relations programs.

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Proven Mine Builders and OperatorsBoard of DirectorsSimon Ridgway

Chairmanof the Board

Co‐founder of Fortuna Silver. Vancouver‐based mining financier. Also founded Focus Ventures, Radius Gold, Mar West Resources and Northland Resources.

Robert R. Gilmore

30 years of experience working with resource companies and currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Eldorado Gold Corporation and as a Director for Layne Christensen Company.

Mario Szotlender

Jorge A. GanozaPresident and CEO 

Co‐founder of Fortuna Silver. Financier, businessman and Director of Radius Gold, Endeavour Silver, Magellan, Focus Ventures and Iron Creek.

Tomas Guerrero

Thomas Kelly Michael Iverson

36 years of experience in mine production, minerals industry consulting and corporate management in various Latin American countries; currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Apurimac Ferrum, a private company developing iron ore assets in Peru.

Chief Executive Officer of Fortuna from 1998 to January 2005. President and Director of Niogold Mining Corp. since 1998.

Geological engineer with over 30 years experience.  Served as Director of Explorations for the Hochschild Group.

Co‐founder of Fortuna Silver. Peruvian geological engineer. Identified and negotiated purchase of Caylloma, built the Fortuna Silver Mine´s team.

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Caylloma Mine, PeruOverview

100% owned

1,300 tpd underground operation

Ag ‐ Pb & Zn concentrates

Reserve life = 8 years

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Caylloma Mine, Peru  Solid Reserve and Resource Base

Classification Tonnes (000)

Ag(g/t)

Au(g/t)

Pb(%)

Zn(%)

Contained Metal

Ag(Moz)

Au(koz)

Proven & Probable Reserves 4,642  135 0.33 1.33 1.93 20.2 49.5

Measured & Indicated Resources 2,258 123 0.30 0.85 1.28 8.9 21.8

Inferred Resources 3,258 112 0.36 0.99 1.50 11.8 37.9

Notes to Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource tables prepared in accordance with NI 43 ‐ 101:  Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are as defined by the CIM Definition Standards on 

Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Mineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability Caylloma Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves are estimated as of June 30, 2011 and 

reported as of December 31, 2011 Refer towww.fortunasilver.com for full disclosure

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San Jose Mine, MexicoOverview

100% owned 1,000 tpd underground operation High grade Ag ‐ Au concentrate  Reserve life = 9 years

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San Jose Mine, MexicoSolid Reserve and Resource Base

Classification Tonnes (000)

Ag(g/t)

Au(g/t)

Contained Metal

Ag(Moz)

Au(koz)

Probable Reserves 3,600 204 1.59 23.6 183.7

Indicated Resources 376 243 2.12 2.9 25.6

Inferred Resources 3,072 223 1.80 22.0 178.1

Notes to Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource tables prepared in accordance with NI 43 ‐ 101:  Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are as defined by the CIM Definition Standards on 

Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Mineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources reported as of December 31st, 2011 Refer towww.fortunasilver.com for full disclosure

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San Jose Mine, MexicoCommercial Production Declared in September 2011 Construction and commissioning on‐time and on‐budget Construction CAPEX of US$55 million Plant expansion to 1,500 tpd initiated in 2012 LOM average cash cost per Ag Eq oz = US$7.84

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San Jose Mine, MexicoUnderground Mine Design

Indicated Resources

Inferred Resources

Projected Ramp

Projected Level

LEGEND

Production block

L 1400L 1400Auxiliary Ramp

Ore Pass

Ventilation Raise

Main Levels

L 1300L 1300

L 1200L 1200

L 1100L 1100

Waste Pass

Service RaiseL 1540L 1540

L 1360L 1360

SouthSouthNorthNorth

Main Ramp

Auxiliary Branch

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San Jose Mine, MexicoAg Eq Production Forecast

*  Ag Eq calculated using Ag = US$ 23.60/oz, Au = US$ 1,350/oz; metallurgical recoveries of 88% & 90% for Ag and Au respectively

783

2,603

3,261

4,309 4,471 4,6345,155

4,861

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Ag Eq(´0

00s o

z)*

Au (Ag Eq)

Ag

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Brownfields Upside, CayllomaProlific Mining District

Source: INGEMMET

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11,000 ha concession package Expand resource base through 

exploration of veins with potential for high‐grade silver mineralization 

Brownfields Upside, CayllomaExploration SuccessFueling Growth

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Brownfields Upside, San JoseUnder‐Explored Mining District

Source: Mexican Geological Society

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Brownfields Upside, San JoseCommanding Land Position

58,000 ha concession package Soil and stream sediment sampling 

identified multiple geochemical gold anomalies

Significant resource growth potential within trucking distance to processing plant

Stream Sediment Results

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Mario Project, PeruCentral Peru Silver‐Base Metal Belt

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Mario Project, PeruCommitment to Growth

Hole ID From (m)

To(m)

Drill Int. (m)

Ag(g/t)

Au (ppb)

Pb(%)

Zn(%)

FO‐06‐02 1.45 8.90 7.45 192 440 1.21 1.77

FO‐06‐03 111.00 129.75 18.75 265 554 2.57 12.61

FO‐06‐05 59.20 131.40 72.20 44 974 0.55 0.66

FO‐06‐07 39.30 56.15 16.85 390 483 4.86 6.90

FO‐07‐25 174.30 177.70 3.40 309 119 0.36 0.52

FO‐08‐29 70.30 81.80 8.75 658 229 6.04 1.32

FO‐08‐29 111.10 117.00 5.90 523 875 5.56 6.85

O‐08‐29 125.80 133.05 7.25 176 694 2.93 4.77

FO‐08‐34 107.10 149.85 42.75 31 1,047 0.54 0.55

PU‐00‐01 143.90 152.60 8.70 404 NA 3.16 11.34

PU‐00‐03 89.45 91.00 1.55 1,021 NA 13.96 2.98

PU‐00‐08 29.45 38.60 9.15 560 NA 6.35 26.10

PU‐00‐09 50.70 54.55 3.85 486 NA 4.91 7.87

PU‐03‐24 10.30 18.80 8.50 283 315 2.56 3.14

PU‐03‐28 72.20 85.80 13.60 303 2,918 3.96 11.05

PU‐03‐29 23.00 27.00 4.00 434 315 2.65 3.44

PU‐03‐38 141.70 145.90 4.20 475 417 4.24 1.88

Highlights of Historic Drilling

Located in Junin, central Peru 4,900 contiguous hectares Highly prospective silver‐gold‐

base metal mineralization US$4 million purchase option 

agreement + NSR royalties with buyback provisions 

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Community Relations ProgramForging Strategic Partnerships Programs are based on respect for ethno‐cultural diversity, open communication 

and effective interaction with all stakeholders We work with communities towards self‐development of economically sustainable 

activities to improve their quality of life

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Growth StrategyThree‐Pronged Approach to Create Shareholder Value

Execute on production ramp‐up at San Jose by 4Q 2013 Focus on operational efficiencies to reduce cash costs  Off‐site Ag ‐ Au concentrate leaching facility at San Jose

Maximize production, profitability and cash flow of current mines

44,000 meter exploration program between Peru and Mexico Two crews evaluating multiple Ag ‐ Au anomalies at San Jose Commanding land packages in Peru and Mexico

Capitalize on brownfields exploration opportunities

Post discovery, pre‐development opportunities in Latin America      Silver contribution of >50% of revenue Below industry median for cash cost 

Pursue selectiveM&A opportunities 

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Proven operators and mine builders in Latin America Organic growth potential Consistent cash generation

Caylloma MinePeru

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Management Head OfficeCarlos BacaT: +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0

Corporate OfficeHolly HendershotT (Toronto): +1.647.725.0813T (Vancouver): +1.604.484.4085

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