Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. and Roxgold Inc. have each filed and commenced mailing the management information circulars and related meeting materials for their respective shareholder meetings to be held on, June 28, 2021 in connection with the proposed business combination between Fortuna and Roxgold announced on April 26, 2021, as well as annual general meeting matters. Fortuna announced that upon completion of the Transaction, it is anticipated that Kate Harcourt, a current director of Roxgold, will be appointed to the board of directors of the combined company. Ms. Harcourt has indicated her willingness to be appointed as a director at such time and Fortuna looks forward to welcoming her to the board of the combined company.