11:53 AM EST - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. : announced the results of recently completed exploration drilling of the Bateas Vein at the Caylloma Mine located in Arequipa, Peru. A 19-hole drill program was completed in late April to explore extensions of high-grade mineralization in the Bateas vein system. Production from the Bateas Vein is currently sourced from the 12th level and constitutes approximately 18% of the silver ounces delivered to the mill. Highlights of the drilling include: BATS006411 637 grams per ton silver (g/t Ag) over 1.70 m from 158.50 meteres; BATS008112 858 g/t Ag over 0.45 m from 210.35 m. Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.
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