Interim Financial Statements

EX-99.1 2 fortunaq32015_fs.htm INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 Interim Financial Statements

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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

September 30, 2015

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

November 9, 2015

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
(Unaudited) (Expressed in thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share amounts)

		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
	Notes		2015		2014		2015		2014
Sales	15	$	39,041	$	46,384	$	117,716	$	136,183
Cost of sales			28,708		29,664		84,400		85,982
Mine operating earnings			10,333		16,720		33,316		50,201


Other expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses	8 a), 8 b)		2,277		3,599		13,237		20,268
Exploration and evaluation costs			54		-		207		-
Foreign exchange loss (gain)			1,691		(132)		808		(252)
Other operating expenses			212		52		229		88
Operating income			6,099		13,201		18,835		30,097


Finance items
Interest income			89		71		299		196
Interest expense			(626)		(310)		(1,112)		(842)
Net finance expense			(537)		(239)		(813)		(646)

Income before tax			5,562		12,962		18,022		29,451

Income taxes
Current income tax			2,429		5,835		8,677		11,395
Deferred income tax			541		(697)		2,663		2,511
			2,970		5,138		11,340		13,906
Net income for the period		$	2,592	$	7,824	$	6,682	$	15,545

Earnings per share - Basic	12 f) i	$	0.02	$	0.06	$	0.05	$	0.12
Earnings per share - Diluted	12 f) ii	$	0.02	$	0.06	$	0.05	$	0.12
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic	12 f) i		129,078,741		127,097,274		128,956,708		126,479,083
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted	12 f) ii		129,554,022		128,730,609		129,755,731		127,798,081

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited) (Expressed in thousands of US Dollars)

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income for the period	$	2,592	$	7,824	$	6,682	$	15,545
Other comprehensive loss
Items that may be classified subsequently to net income
Net change in fair value of hedging instruments, net of nil taxes		(405)		-		(747)		-
Unrealized (loss) on translation of net investment, net of nil taxes		-		(123)	$	(2,324)		(1,821)
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation to presentation currency on foreign operations, net of nil taxes		-		(332)	$	1,430		1,176
		(405)		(456)	$	(1,641)		(646)
Total comprehensive income for the period	$	2,187	$	7,368	$	5,041	$	14,899

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (Expressed in thousands of US Dollars)

		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	Notes		2015		2014		2015		2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income for the period		$	2,592	$	7,824	$	6,682	$	15,545
Items not involving cash
Depletion and depreciation			6,632		6,236		19,476		17,938
Accretion of provisions			177		207		126		537
Income taxes			2,970		5,138		11,340		13,906
Share-based (recoveries) payments			(1,461)		(799)		(225)		4,128
Impairment of inventories			212		-		212		-
Loss on disposal of mineral properties, plant and equipment			-		52		17		88
Accrued interest on long term loans receivable and payable			(1)		(6)		39		(23)
Other			(1)		3		4		11
			11,120		18,655		37,671		52,130
Changes in non-cash working capital items
Accounts receivable and other assets			6,070		699		4,592		(5,673)
Prepaid expenses			341		578		560		748
Inventories			313		113		1,566		400
Trade and other payables			3,600		657		5,221		5,791
Provisions			(94)		(88)		(114)		(164)
Cash provided by operating activities before interest and income taxes			21,350		20,614		49,496		53,232
Income taxes paid			(3,120)		(929)		(17,479)		(2,527)
Interest expense paid			(421)		-		(693)		(4)
Interest income received			91		58		268		188
Net cash provided by operating activities			17,900		19,743		31,592		50,889

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of short term investments			(7,924)		(15,461)		(81,735)		(43,258)
Redemptions of short term investments			34,351		12,882		72,603		28,428
Expenditures on mineral properties, plant and equipment			(14,746)		(8,393)		(31,510)		(31,452)
Advances of deposits on long term assets			(5,632)		(1,091)		(11,537)		(4,489)
Receipts of deposits on long term assets			2,364		1,505		4,034		5,497
Proceeds on disposal of mineral properties, plant and equipment			-		14		12		31
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			8,413		(10,544)		(48,133)		(45,243)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from bank loan			(22)		-		39,421		-
Net proceeds on issuance of common shares			5		1,035		1,864		3,627
Repayment of finance lease obligations			-		(42)		-		(204)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities			(17)		993		41,285		3,423

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			-		(295)		(370)		(271)

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			26,296		10,192		24,744		9,069

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period			40,945		30,605		42,867		31,704

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD		$	67,241	$	40,502	$	67,241	$	40,502

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.
CONDENDSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Unaudited) (Expressed in thousands of US Dollars)


	Notes	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	67,241	$	42,867
Short term investments			42,636		34,391
Accounts receivable and other assets	4		15,698		19,905
Income tax receivable			2,833		680
Prepaid expenses			999		1,592
Inventories	5		12,917		14,937
Total current assets			142,324		114,372
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Deposits on long term assets	4		9,963		1,963
Deferred income tax assets			181		126
Mineral properties, plant and equipment	6		246,180		233,849
Total assets		$	398,648	$	350,310

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables	7, 8 c)	$	26,087	$	21,467
Derivative liabilities	3		791		-
Provisions	11		949		809
Income tax payable			1,925		9,745
Total current liabilities			29,752		32,021
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank loan	9		39,487		-
Other liabilities	10		4,353		4,661
Provisions	11		11,574		11,889
Deferred income tax liabilities			32,915		29,026
Total liabilities			118,081		77,597
EQUITY
Share capital			203,674		201,057
Equity reserve			13,996		13,800
Accumulated other comprehensive income			369		2,010
Retained earnings			62,528		55,846
Total equity			280,567		272,713
Total liabilities and equity		$	398,648	$	350,310
Contingencies and capital commitments	16
Subsequent events	17


APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS
"Jorge Ganoza Durant", Director	"Robert R. Gilmore" , Director
Jorge Ganoza Durant	Robert R. Gilmore

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Unaudited) (Expressed in thousands of US Dollars, except for share amounts)

	Attributable to equity holders of the Company
	Share Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”)
	Number of Shares	Amount	Equity Reserve	Hedging Reserve	Foreign Currency Reserve	Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings	Total Equity
Balance - December 31, 2014	128,537,742	$ 201,057	$ 13,800	$ -	$ 2,010	$ 2,010	$ 55,846	$ 272,713
Exercise of stock options	580,860	1,864	-	.	-	-	-	1,864
Cancellation of treasury shares	(38,035)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Transfer of stock option and warrant reserve on exercise of stock options	-	753	(753)		-	-	-	-
Share-based payments expense	-	-	948	.	-	-	-	948
Net income for the period	-	-	-	.	-	-	6,682	6,682
Net change in fair value of hedging instruments	-	-	-	(747)	-	(747)	-	(747)
Unrealized loss on translation of net investment	-	-	-	-	(2,324)	(2,324)	-	(2,324)
Unrealized gain on translation to presentation currency on foreign operations	-	-	-	-	1,430	1,430	-	1,430
Total comprehensive loss for the period				(747)	(894)	(1,641)	6,682	5,041
Balance – September 30, 2015	129,080,567	$ 203,674	$ 13,996	$ (747)	$ 1,115	$ 369	$ 62,528	$ 280,567

Balance - December 31, 2013	125,973,966	$ 189,092	$ 15,200	$ -	$ 3,124	$ 3,124	$ 40,244	$ 247,660
Exercise of stock options	1,180,877	3,627	-		-	-	-	3,627
Transfer of stock option and warrant reserve on exercise of stock options	-	1,599	(1,599)		-	-	-	-
Share-based payments expense	-	-	1,681		-	-	-	1,681
Net income for the period	-	-	-		-	-	15,545	15,545
Unrealized loss on translation of net investment	-	-	-		(1,821)	(1,821)	-	(1,821)
Unrealized gain on translation to presentation currency on foreign operations	-	-	-		1,176	1,176	-	1,176
Total comprehensive loss for the period					(646)	(646)	15,545	14,899
Balance – September 30, 2014	127,154,843	$ 194,318	$ 15,282	$ -	$ 2,478	$ 2,478	$ 55,789	$ 267,867

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Corporate Information

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (“Fortuna” or the “Company”) is engaged in silver mining and related activities in Latin America, including exploration, extraction, and processing. The Company operates the Caylloma silver, lead, and zinc mine (“Caylloma”) in southern Peru and the San Jose silver and gold mine (“San Jose”) in southern Mexico.

Fortuna is a publicly traded company incorporated and domiciled in Canada. Its common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol FSM, on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol FVI, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol F4S.F.

The Company’s registered office is located at Suite 650, 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 3L6.

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Statement of Compliance

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements (“Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with the International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The policies applied in these Financial Statements are based on International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued and effective as at September 30, 2015. The Board of Directors approved these financial statements for issue on November 9, 2015.

The Financial Statements of the Company for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 have been prepared by management. The Financial Statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements. The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, which includes information necessary or useful to understanding the Company’s business and financial presentation. In particular, the Company’s significant accounting policies were presented in Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, and have been consistently applied in the preparation of these Financial Statements. The exception is the change in the functional currency of the parent entity and certain holding companies which had a Canadian dollar functional currency were determined to have a United States dollar functional currency described below in Note 2 g).

Share-Based Payments

The fair value method of accounting is used for share-based payment transactions. Under this method, the cost of stock options and other equity-settled share-based payment arrangements are recorded based on the estimated fair value at the grant date and charged to earnings over the vesting period. Where awards are forfeited because non-market based vesting conditions are not satisfied, the expense previously recognized is proportionately reversed in the period the forfeiture occurs.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Share-Based Payments (continued)

Share-based payment expense relating to cash-settled awards, including deferred and restricted share units is accrued over the vesting period of the units based on the quoted market value of Company’s common shares. As these awards will be settled in cash, the expense and liability are adjusted each reporting period for changes in the underlying share price.

Stock Option Plan

The Company applies the fair value method of accounting for all stock option awards. Under this method, the Company recognizes a compensation expense for all stock options awarded to employees, based on the fair value of the options on the date of grant which is determined by using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of the options is expensed over the graded vesting period of the options.

ii.

Deferred Share Unit (“DSU”) Plan

The Company’s DSUs are cash settled. The DSU compensation liability is accounted for based on the number of DSUs outstanding and the quoted market value of the Company’s common shares at the financial position date. The year-over-year change in the DSU compensation liability is recognized in income.

iii.

Share Unit Plan

The Company’s amended and restated share unit plan (the “SU Plan”) covers all restricted share units (“RSUs”) and performance share units (“PSUs”) granted by the Company on and after March 1, 2015. All RSUs granted prior to March 1, 2015, are governed under the restricted share unit plan dated November 12, 2010.

RSUs

The Company’s RSUs are settled in cash. The RSUs compensation liability is accounted for based on the number of RSUs outstanding and the quoted market value of the Company’s common shares at the financial position date. The Company recognizes a compensation cost in operating income on a graded vesting basis for each RSUs granted equal to the quoted market value of the Company’s common shares at the date of which RSUs are awarded to each participant prorated over a specified period of time and adjusts for changes in the fair value until the end of the term of the RSUs. The cumulative effect of the change in fair value is recognized in income in the period of change.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Share-Based Payments (continued)

iii)

Share Unit Plan (continued)

PSUs

The Company’s PSUs are settled in cash. The fair value of the estimated number of PSUs awarded that will eventually vest, determined as of the date of grant, is recognized as share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income over the vesting period, with a corresponding amount recorded as a liability. Until the liability is settled, the fair value of the PSUs is re-measured at the end of each reporting period and at the date of settlement, with changes in fair value recognized as share-based compensation expense or recovery over the vesting period. The fair value of PSUs are estimated on a graded vesting basis for each PSUs granted equal to the quoted market value, up to a maximum of two times the grant price, of the Company’s common shares.

Financial Instruments

Financial Assets

The Company classifies all financial assets as either fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), held-to-maturity (“HTM”), loans and receivables, or available-for-sale “(AFS”). The classification is determined at initial recognition and depends on the nature and purpose of the financial asset.

Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

Financial assets are classified as FVTPL when the financial asset is held-for-trading or it is a designated FVTPL on initial recognition. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term.

Financial assets classified as FVTPL are stated at fair value with any resulting gain or loss recognized in income or loss in the period in which they arise. Transaction costs related to financial assets classified as FVTPL are recognized immediately in net income (loss).

Held-to-Maturity (“HTM”)

HTM investments are recognized on a trade-date basis and are initially measured at fair value, including transaction costs. The Company does not have any assets classified as HTM investments.

Loans and Receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs and are classified as current or non-current assets based on their maturity date. They are carried at amortized cost less any impairment. The impairment loss of receivables is based on a review of all outstanding amounts at each reporting period. Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short term receivables when the recognition of interest would not be significant.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Financial Instruments (continued)

Financial Assets (continued)

Available-For-Sale (“AFS”) Assets

AFS financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories.

AFS financial assets are measured at fair value, determined by published market prices in an active market, except for investments in equity instruments that do not have quoted market prices in an active market which are measured at cost. Changes in fair value are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) until realized through disposal or impairment. Investments classified as available-for-sale are written down to fair value through income whenever it is necessary to reflect prolonged or significant decline in the value of the assets. Realized gains and losses on the disposal of available-for-sale securities are recognized in the consolidated statement of income. The Company does not have any assets classified as AFS.

Impairment of Financial Assets

Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting period. Financial assets are impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been impacted.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.

The carrying amount of all financial assets at amortized cost, excluding trade receivables, is directly reduced by the impairment loss. The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectable, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in income or loss.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Financial Instruments (continued)

Financial Assets (continued)

Impairment of Financial Assets (continued)

With the exception of AFS equity instruments, if in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease relates to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through income or loss. On the date of impairment reversal, the carrying amount of the financial asset cannot exceed its amortized cost had an impairment not been recognized.

Derecognition of Financial Assets

A financial asset is derecognized when:

the contractual right of the asset’s cash flows expire; or

if the Company transfers the financial asset and substantially all risks and reward of ownership to another entity.

ii.

Financial Liabilities

Long term debt and other financial liabilities are recognized initially at the fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, and are subsequently stated at amortized cost. Any difference between the amounts originally received (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognized in the consolidated statement of income over the period to maturity using the effective interest method.

iii.

Derivative Instruments

Derivatives instruments are recorded at fair value, including those derivatives that are embedded in financial or non-financial contracts that are not closely related to the host contracts. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments are recognized in the consolidated statement of income with exception of derivatives designated as effective cash flow hedges.

Derivatives not being accounted for as hedges and are categorized as held-for-trading. Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value.

Fair value of the Company’s recognized commodity-based derivatives are based on the forward prices of the associated market index. Gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated statement of income.

For cash flow hedges that qualify under the hedging requirements of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (“IAS 39”), the effective portion of any gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and the ineffective portion is reported as a gain (loss) on derivatives in the consolidated statement of income.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Financial Instruments (continued)

iii.

Derivative Instruments (continued)

Hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively when:

the hedge instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised;

the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting; and,

the Company revokes the designation.

The Company considers derecognition of a cash flow hedge when the related forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur. If the Company revokes the designation, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument that has been recognized in OCI from the period when the hedge was effective remains separately in equity until the forecast transaction occurs or is no longer expected to occur. Otherwise, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedge instrument that has been recognized in OCI from the period when the hedge was effective is reclassified from equity to profit or loss.

iv.

Classification and Subsequent Measurements

The Company has designated each of its significant categories of financial instruments as follows:


Financial Instrument	Classification	Measurement

Cash and Cash Equivalents	FVTPL	Fair value
Short Term Investments	FVTPL	Fair value
Derivative Assets	FVTPL	Fair value
Trade Receivable from Concentrate Sales	FVTPL	Fair value
Income Tax Receivable	Loans and receivables	Amortized cost
Other Accounts Receivables	Loans and receivables	Amortized cost
Long Term Receivables	Loans and receivables	Amortized cost

Trade and Other Payables	Other liabilities	Amortized cost
Bank Loan	Other Liabilities	Amortized cost
Derivative Liabilities	FVTPL	Fair value
Income Tax Payable	Other liabilities	Amortized cost
Lease and Long Term Liabilities	Other liabilities	Amortized cost

Effective Interest Method

The effective interest method calculates the amortized cost of a financial instrument and allocates interest income or expense over the corresponding period. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts or payments over the expected life of the financial instrument, or where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. Income or expense is recognized on an effective interest basis for instruments other than those financial instruments classified as FVTPL.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Fair Value Measurement

Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates

The preparation of these Financial Statements requires management to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual outcomes could differ from these judgments and estimates. The Financial Statements include judgments and estimates which, by their nature, are uncertain. The impacts of such judgments and estimates are pervasive throughout the Financial Statements, and may require accounting adjustments based on future occurrences. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and the revision affects both current and future periods.

Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of judgments and estimates that management has made at the statement of financial position date, that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, in the event that actual results differ from assumptions made, relate to, but are not limited to, the following:

Critical Judgments

The analysis of the functional currency for each entity of the Company. In concluding that the United States dollar functional currency for its Canadian, Peruvian, Mexican, and Barbados entities, management considered the currency that mainly influences the sales and costs of providing goods and services in each jurisdiction in which the Company operates. As no single currency was clearly dominant the Company also considered secondary indicators including the currency in which funds from financing activities are denominated and the currency in which funds are retained.

In concluding when commercial production has been achieved, the Company considered the following factors:

all major capital expenditures to bring the mine to the condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management have been completed;

the mine or mill is operating as per design capacity and metallurgical recoveries were achieved; and,

the ability to sustain ongoing production of ore at a steady or increasing level.

The identification of reportable segments, basis for measurement and disclosure of the segmented information.

The determination of estimated useful lives and residual values of tangible and long lived assets and the measurement of depreciation expense.

The identification of impairment indicators, cash generating units and determination of carrying value or fair value less cost to sell and the write down of tangible and long lived assets.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates (continued)

Critical Judgments (continued)

Measurement of financial instruments involve significant judgments related to interpretation of the terms of the instrument, identification, classification, impairment and the overall measurement to approximate fair values.

ii.

Estimates

the recoverability of amounts receivable which are included in the consolidated statements of financial position;

the estimation of assay grades of metal concentrates sold in the determination of the carrying value of accounts receivable which are included in the consolidated statements of financial position and included as sales in the consolidated statements of income;

the determination of net realizable value of inventories on the consolidated statements of financial position;

the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment which are included in the consolidated statements of financial position and the related depreciation included in the consolidated statements of income;

the determination of mineral reserves and the portion of mineral resources expected to be extracted economically, carrying amount of mineral properties, and depletion of mineral properties included in the consolidated statements of financial position and the related depletion included in the consolidated statements of income;

the review of tangible and intangible assets carrying value, the determination of whether these assets are impaired and the measurement of impairment charges or reversals which are included in the consolidated statements of income;

the assessment of indications of impairment of each mineral property and related determination of the net realizable value and write-down of those properties where applicable;

the determination of the fair value of financial instruments and derivatives included in the consolidated statements of financial position;

the fair value estimation of share-based awards included in the consolidated statements of financial position and the inputs used in accounting for share-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of income;

the provision for income taxes which is included in the consolidated statements of income and composition of deferred income tax asset and liabilities included in the consolidated statement of financial position;

the recognition of deferred income tax assets, amounts recorded for uncertain tax positions, the measurement of income tax expense and indirect taxes included in the consolidated statement of financial position;

the inputs used in determining the net present value of the liability for provisions related to decommissioning and restoration included in the consolidated statements of financial position; and,

the inputs used in determining the various commitments and contingencies accrued in the consolidated statements of financial position.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

New Accounting Standards

There were no significant accounting standards or interpretations along with any consequential amendments required for the Company to adopt for the period ended September 30, 2015.

The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting the following new accounting standards, noted below, on the Company’s Financial Statements.

IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, and IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (2011) (Amendment)

On September 11, 2014, the IASB issued narrow-scope amendments to IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, and IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (2011). The amendments address an acknowledged inconsistency between the requirements in IFRS 10 and those in IAS 28 (2011), in dealing with the sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture. The main consequence of the amendments is that a full gain or loss is recognized when a transaction involves a business (whether it is housed in a subsidiary or not). A partial gain or loss is recognized when a transaction involves assets that do not constitute a business, even if these assets are housed in a subsidiary. The amendments will be effective from annual periods commencing on or after January 1, 2016.

IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements (Amendment)

The amendment to IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements adds new guidance on how to account for the acquisition of an interest in a joint operation that constitutes a business. The amendments specify the appropriate accounting treatment for such acquisitions. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with earlier application permitted. Transactions before the adoption date are grandfathered.

IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment and IAS 38 Intangible Assets (Amendment)

The amendment to IAS 16 Property, plant and equipment and IAS 38 Intangible assets on depreciation and amortisation clarifies that the use of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate because revenue generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. The amendment also clarified that revenue is generally presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an intangible asset. The amendment is effective for annual period starting on or after January 1, 2016, with earlier application permitted.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers specifies how and when revenue should be recognized as well as requiring more informative and relevant disclosures. The standard supersedes IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and a number of revenue-related interpretations. Application of the standard is mandatory and it applies to nearly all contracts with customers: the main exceptions are leases, financial instruments and insurance contracts. IFRS 15 is effective for annual periods starting on or after January 1, 2017, with earlier application permitted. On July 22, 2015, the IASB has amended the start date to January 1, 2018.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

New Accounting Standards (continued)

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - Classification and Measurement

IFRS 9, Financial Instruments: IFRS 9 introduces the new requirements for the classification, measurement and de-recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier application permitted.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (Hedge Accounting and amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and IAS 39) (Amendment)

The amendment to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments which includes the new hedge accounting requirements and some related amendments to IAS 39 Financial Instruments; Recognition and Measurement and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments; Disclosures. IFRS 9 (2013) also replicates the amendments in IAS 39 in respect of novations. The amendments allow for early adoption of the requirement to present fair value changes due to own credit on liabilities designated as at fair value through profit or loss to be presented in other comprehensive income. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with earlier application permitted.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - Expected Credit Losses

On 24 July 2014, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued the final version of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, bringing together the classification and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting phases of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and all previous versions of IFRS 9. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Entities will also have the option to early apply the accounting for own credit risk-related fair value gains and losses arising on financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss without applying the other requirements of IFRS 9.

Foreign Currency Translation

The presentation currency of the Company is the United States Dollar (“US$”).

Prior to April 1, 2015, the functional currency of each of the entities in the group was the US$, with the exception of the parent entity and certain holding companies which had a Canadian dollar functional currency.

On April 1, 2015, the functional currency of the parent entity and certain holding companies which had a Canadian dollar functional currency were determined to have a US$ functional currency. The change was primarily a result of the currency in which funds from financing activities are generated and in particular, a loan denominated and drawn down in US$. This change has been prospectively applied from the date of change, April 1, 2015.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Basis of Consolidation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

As at April 1, 2015, the parent entity and certain holding companies have translated all monetary assets and liabilities into the US$ functional currency using the exchange rate at the date of the change. Non-monetary assets and liabilities were translated into the US$ functional currency using the historical exchange rates at the date of the initial transaction. Revenues and expenses were translated at the average rate of exchange for the period. Foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of a foreign operation previously recognized in other comprehensive income are not reclassified from equity to profit or loss until disposal of the operation.

Prior to April 1, 2015, for entities with a functional currency different from the presentation currency of the Company, translation to the presentation currency is required. Assets and liabilities are translated at the rate of exchange at the financial position date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average rate for the period. All resulting exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income. These previously recognized foreign exchange differences are not reclassified from equity to profit or loss until disposal of the operations.

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange at each financial position date. Foreign exchange gains or losses on translation to the functional currency of an entity are recorded in income. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate as at the date of the initial transaction.

Comparative Figures

Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted for the current three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. Foreign exchange loss (gain) is now reported separate from selling, general and administrative expenses.


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as previously reported	$	3,968	$	3,467	$	14,045	$	20,016
less: foreign exchange loss (gain)		1,691		(132)		808		(252)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	2,277	$	3,599	$	13,237	$	20,268

Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities


	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Assets	Liabilities	Assets	Liabilities
Interest rate swap	$ -	$ 791	$ -	$ -

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities (continued)

Under interest rate swaps contracts, the Company agrees to exchange the difference between fixed and floating rate interest amounts calculated on agreed notional principal amounts. The interest rate swap contract enables the Company to mitigate the risk of changing interest rates on the drawn variable rate debt. The fair value of interest rate swaps at the end of the reporting period is determined by discounting future cash flows using the curves at the end of the reporting period and credit risk inherent in the contract, and is disclosed below.

On March 26, 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap of $40 million, effective date of April 1, 2015, and expires on March 25, 2019 matching the maturity of the bank loan (refer to Note 9). The interest rate swap was entered into to hedge the variable interest rate risk on the bank loan. The interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge for forecasted variable interest rate payments.

The fixed rate on the interest rate swap is 1.52% and the floating amount is based on the one month LIBOR rate. The interest rate swap is settled on a monthly basis and the settlement is the difference between the fixed and floating interest rate on a net basis.

The interest rate swap will be carried on the balance sheet at fair value, with periodic changes in the fair value being recorded in other comprehensive income, to the extent that it is determined to be an effective hedge with the gain or loss being recorded to income for the ineffective portion. Interest expense on the bank loan will be recorded to income.

As at September 30, 2015, the interest rate swap mark-to-market fair value of $791 includes $44 of accrued interest on the bank loan and as the hedge is effective, the remaining $747 mark-to-market fair value loss has been recognized in other comprehensive income.

Accounts Receivable and Other Assets and Deposits on Long Term Assets

The current accounts receivables and other assets are comprised of the following:


	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Trade receivables from concentrate sales	$	13,908	$	16,573
Current portion of long term receivables		30		209
Current portion of borrowing costs		-		244
Advances and other receivables		1,364		2,226
GST and value added tax receivable		396		653
Accounts receivable and other assets	$	15,698	$	19,905

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Accounts Receivable and Other Assets and Deposits on Long Term Assets (continued)

Deposits on long term assets are comprised of the following:


	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Long term receivables and borrowing costs	$	58	$	542
Less: current portion of long term receivables		(30)		(209)
Less: current portion of long term borrowing costs		-		(244)
Non-current portion of long term receivables		28		28
Non-current portion of borrowing costs		-		61
Deposits on equipment		9,061		516
Deposits paid to contractors		874		1,358
Deposits on long term assets	$	9,963	$	1,963

As at September 30, 2015, the Company had $nil trade receivables (2014: $nil) which were over 90 days and with no impairment. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts is $nil for all reporting periods.

As at September 30, 2015, the unamortized borrowing costs of $305, associated with the April 23, 2013 amended and restated credit agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia, has been written off to selling, general and administrative expenses as the Company has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement effective March 25, 2015.

The aging analysis of these trade receivables from concentrate sales is as follows:


	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
0-30 days	$	13,515	$	16,157
31-60 days		393		416
	$	13,908	$	16,573

Inventories


	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Concentrate stock piles	$	1,894	$	1,575
Ore stock piles		3,254		4,992
Materials and supplies		7,769		8,370
Total inventories	$	12,917	$	14,937

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, $19,183 and $56,956 (2014: $19,337 and $56,857) of inventory was expensed in cost of sales and for both periods $212 (2014: $nil) of materials were written down to net realizable value and recorded as an impairment of inventories.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Mineral Properties, Plant and Equipment


	Mineral Properties Non-Depletable (Tlacolula)		Mineral Properties Depletable (Caylloma and San Jose)		Machinery and Equipment		Land, Buildings, and Leasehold Improvements		Furniture and Other Equipment		Transport Units		Equipment under Finance Lease		Capital Work in Progress		Total
Period ended September 30, 2015
Opening carrying amount, January 1, 2015	$	1,348	$	139,191	$	13,345	$	67,678	$	8,009	$	151	$	876	$	3,251	$	233,849
Additions		183		12,403		901		38		1,506		179		90		16,113		31,413
Disposals		-		-		(15)		(6)		-		(2)		(6)		-		(29)
Depreciation		-		(10,310)		(2,129)		(5,142)		(907)		(92)		(299)		-		(18,879)
Reclassification		-		-		-		129		61		-		-		(190)		-
Adjustment on currency translation		-		(166)		-		(7)		(1)		-		-		-		(174)
Closing carrying amount, September 30, 2015	$	1,531	$	141,118	$	12,102	$	62,690	$	8,668	$	236	$	661	$	19,174	$	246,180

As at September 30, 2015
Cost	$	1,531	$	208,046	$	26,477	$	86,094	$	12,783	$	727	$	3,470	$	19,174	$	358,302
Accumulated depreciation		-		(66,928)		(14,375)		(23,404)		(4,115)		(491)		(2,809)		-		(112,122)
Closing carrying amount, September 30, 2015	$	1,531	$	141,118	$	12,102	$	62,690	$	8,668	$	236	$	661	$	19,174	$	246,180

As at September 30, 2015, the non-depletable mineral property includes the Tlacolula property (2014: Tlacolula property).

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Mineral Properties, Plant and Equipment (continued)


	Mineral Properties Non-Depletable (Tlacolula)		Mineral Properties Depletable (Caylloma and San Jose)		Machinery and Equipment		Land, Buildings, and Leasehold Improvements		Furniture and Other Equipment		Transport Units		Equipment under Finance Lease		Capital Work in Progress		Total
Year ended December 31, 2014
Opening carrying amount, January 1, 2014	$	1,277	$	127,141	$	14,301	$	55,574	$	5,215	$	197	$	1,406	$	11,850	$	216,961
Additions		71		21,016		1,297		228		1,147		60		-		16,516		40,335
Disposals		-		-		(69)		(28)		(1)		(7)		(28)		-		(133)
Depreciation		-		(13,395)		(2,602)		(5,619)		(883)		(99)		(502)		-		(23,100)
Reclassification		-		4,633		418		17,531		2,533		-		-		(25,115)		-
Adjustment on currency translation		-		(204)		-		(8)		(2)		-		-		-		(214)
Closing carrying amount, December 31, 2014	$	1,348	$	139,191	$	13,345	$	67,678	$	8,009	$	151	$	876	$	3,251	$	233,849

As at December 31, 2014
Cost	$	1,348	$	196,093	$	25,768	$	85,947	$	11,220	$	627	$	3,991	$	3,251	$	328,245
Accumulated depreciation		-		(56,902)		(12,423)		(18,269)		(3,211)		(476)		(3,115)		-		(94,396)
Closing carrying amount, December 31, 2014	$	1,348	$	139,191	$	13,345	$	67,678	$	8,009	$	151	$	876	$	3,251	$	233,849

Tlacolula Property

Pursuant to an agreement dated September 14, 2009, as amended December 18, 2012 and November 10, 2014, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Cuzcatlan, holds an option (the “Option”) to acquire a 60% interest (the “Interest”) in the Tlacolula silver project (“property”) located in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, from Radius Gold Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Radius (Cayman) Inc. (“Radius”) (a related party by way of directors in common with the Company described further in Note 8. a)).

The Company can earn the Interest by spending $2,000 on exploration of the property, which includes a commitment to drill 1,500 meters within 12 months after Cuzcatlan has received a permit to drill the property, by making staged payments totalling $300 in cash, and by providing $250 in common shares of the Company to Radius according to the following schedule:

$20 in cash and $20 cash equivalent in shares upon stock exchange approval;

$30 in cash and $30 cash equivalent in shares by January 15, 2011;

$50 in cash and $50 cash equivalent in shares by January 15, 2012;

$50 in cash and $50 cash equivalent in shares by January 15, 2013;

$50 in cash by January 19, 2015; and,

$100 in cash and $100 cash equivalent in shares within 90 days after Cuzcatlan has completed the first 1,500 meters of drilling on the property of which has not occurred.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Mineral Properties, Plant and Equipment (continued)

Tlacolula Property (continued)

Upon completion of the cash payments and share issuances and incurring the exploration expenditures as set forth above, the Company will be deemed to have exercised the Option and to have acquired a 60% interest in the property, whereupon a joint venture will be formed to further develop the property on the basis of the Company owning 60% and Radius 40%. Radius has the right to terminate the agreement if the option is not exercised by January 31, 2017.

As at September 30, 2015, the Company had issued an aggregate of 34,589 (2014: 34,589) common shares of the Company to Radius, with a fair market value of $150 (2014: $150), and paid $200 (2014: $150) in cash according to the terms of the option agreement. Refer to Note 8. a). Joint venture has not been formed as of yet.

Trade and Other Payables


	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Trade accounts payable	$	16,902	$	10,105
Payroll payable		5,961		8,005
Mining royalty		351		487
VAT payable		257		70
Due to related party (Note 8. c))		17		9
Restricted share unit payable		609		1,386
Performance share unit payable		315		-
Refundable deposits to contractors		1,141		780
Other payables		534		625
	$	26,087	$	21,467

Related Party Transactions

Purchase of Goods and Services

The Company entered into the following related party transactions:


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
Transactions with related parties	2015		2014		2015		2014
Salaries and wages ^1,2	$	31	$	17	$	94	$	68
Other general and administrative expenses ²		33		15		110		92
Computer equipment ²		9		-		9		-
	$	73	$	32	$	213	$	160

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Related Party Transactions (continued)

Purchase of Goods and Services (continued)

¹Salaries and wages includes employees’ salaries and benefits charged to the Company based on a percentage of the estimated hours worked for the Company.

²Radius Gold Inc. (“Radius”) has directors in common with the Company and shares office space, and is reimbursed for general overhead costs incurred on behalf of the Company. Gold Group Management Inc. (“Gold Group”), which is owned by a director in common with the Company, provides various administrative, management, and other related services.

In 2015, the Company paid $50 in cash to Radius under the option to acquire a 60% interest in the Tlacolula silver project located in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Refer to Note 6. a).

Key Management Compensation

Key management includes all persons named or performing the duties of Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer, President, Chief Executive Officer, and non-executive Directors of the Company. The compensation paid and payable to key management for services is shown below:


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Salaries and other short term employee benefits	$	843	$	765	$	3,071	$	3,536
Directors fees		90		89		276		293
Consulting fees		34		41		107		123
Share-based payments		(1,415)		(854)		442		4,741
	$	(448)	$	41	$	3,896	$	8,693

Consulting fees includes fees paid to two non-executive directors in both 2015 and 2014.

Period End Balances Arising From Purchases of Goods/Services


Amounts due to related party	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Owing to a company with common directors ³	$	17	$	9

³ Owing to Gold Group Management Inc. (“Gold Group)” who has a director in common with the Company.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

Bank Loan


		Par Value	Maturity		September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Bank loan	$	40,000	April 1, 2019	$	40,000	$	-
Unamortized transaction costs					(513)		-
				$	39,487	$	-

Non-Current				$	39,487	$	-

On March 25, 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia for a $60 million senior secured financing (“credit facility”) consisting of a $40 million term credit facility with a 4 year term and a $20 million revolving credit facility for a two year period. The credit facility is secured by a first ranking lien on Bateas, Cuzcatlan, Continuum, and Barbados, and their assets and bears interest and fees at prevailing market rates. In the event that utilization under the credit facility is less than $10 million, a commitment fee of 1.0% per annum is payable quarterly on the unutilized portion of the available credit facility.

On April 1, 2015, the $40 million term credit facility was drawn down. Interest on the term credit facility is calculated from the one, two, three, or six month LIBOR plus a graduated margin based on the Company’s leverage ratio and interest is payable one month in arrears. The term credit facility bears a 4 year term and is repayable with a balloon payment on maturity date of April 1, 2019.

While the term credit facility remains unpaid, the Company is required to maintain the following financial covenants:

Total debt to EBITDA of not greater than 3:1 calculated on a rolling four fiscal quarter basis and measured at the end of each fiscal quarter of the Company; and,

Minimum tangible net worth in an amount equal to the sum of (a) 85% of the tangible net worth as at June 30, 2014, plus (b) 50% of positive quarterly net income earned after June 30, 2014 plus (c) 50% of the value of any equity interests issued by the Company after June 30, 2014.

Unamortized transaction costs are comprised of legal fees and upfront commitment fee in connection with the amended and restated credit agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia on March 25, 2015.

The following is a schedule of long-term bank loan principal repayments, during each of the five years ended December 31:


2015	$	-
2016		-
2017		-
2018		-
2019		40,000
	$	40,000

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

10.

Other Liabilities

Other liabilities are comprised of the following:


	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Obligations under finance lease (a)	$	887	$	-
Long term liabilities (a)		42		38
Deferred share units (Note 12. c))		2,221		3,762
Restricted share units (Note 12. d))		1,313		861
Performance share units (Note 12. e))		814		-
		5,277		4,661
Less: current portion
Restricted share units		609		-
Performance share units		315		-
Less: current portion of other liabilities		924		-
Other liabilities, non-current	$	4,353	$	4,661

Long Term Liabilities

The Company’s Mexican operation is required to provide a seniority premium to all employees as required under Mexican labor law. The seniority premium, equal to 12 days of salary for each year of services rendered and is subject to a salary limitation of up to twice the minimum wage, is payable to employees who: (i) voluntarily leave their employment after completing 15 years of service; (ii) leave their employment for just cause; (iii) are dismissed by the Company with or without just cause; or (iv) die during the labor relationship, in such event their beneficiaries must receive such premium. In addition, an employee dismissed without cause has the option to be reinstated to his or her former job instead of receiving the seniority payment, provided the employee does not work in a white-collar position.

A summary of the Company’s long term liabilities for seniority premium are presented below:


At September 30, 2015
Discount rate		7.5%
General wage increase – Regular employees		5.0%
General wage increase – Unionized employees		4.5%
Increase in minimum wage		4.0%
Long term inflation rate		4.0%

Total seniority premium – December 31, 2013	$	27
Seniority premium expense		18
Foreign exchange differences		(5)
Cash payments		(2)
Total seniority premium – December 31, 2014	$	38
Seniority premium expense		11
Foreign exchange differences		(7)
Total seniority premium – September 30, 2015	$	42

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

11.

Provisions

A summary of the Company’s provisions for decommissioning and restoration liabilities are presented below:


	Decommissioning and Restoration Liabilities
	Caylloma Mine		San Jose Mine		Total
At September 30, 2015
Anticipated settlement date to		2027		2026
Undiscounted value of estimated cash flow	$	8,597	$	6,727	$	15,324
Estimated mine life (years)		8		9
Discount rate		4.40%		6.04%
Inflation rate		2.00%		3.46%

Total provisions – December 31, 2013	$	6,758	$	3,976	$	10,734
Increase to existing provisions		695		1,863		2,558
Accretion of provisions		398		345		743
Foreign exchange differences		(553)		(613)		(1,166)
Cash payments		(111)		(60)		(171)
Total provisions – December 31, 2014	$	7,187	$	5,511	$	12,698
Less: current portion		(256)		(553)		(809)
Non current – December 31, 2014	$	6,931	$	4,958	$	11,889
Total provisions – December 31, 2014	$	7,187	$	5,511	$	12,698
Increase to existing provisions		965		137		1,102
Accretion of provisions		247		(122)		125
Foreign exchange differences		(614)		(675)		(1,289)
Cash payments		(24)		(89)		(113)
Total provisions – September 30, 2015	$	7,761	$	4,762	$	12,523
Less: current portion		(340)		(609)		(949)
Non current – September 30, 2015	$	7,421	$	4,153	$	11,574

In view of the uncertainties concerning environmental reclamation, the ultimate cost of reclamation activities could differ materially from the estimated amount recorded. The estimate of the Company’s decommissioning and restoration liability relating to the Caylloma and San Jose mines are subject to change based on amendments to laws and regulations and as new information regarding the Company’s operations becomes available.

Future changes, if any, to the estimated liability as a result of amended requirements, laws, regulations, operating assumptions, estimated timing and amount of obligations may be significant and would be recognized prospectively as a change in accounting estimate. Any such change would result in an increase or decrease to the liability and a corresponding increase or decrease to the mineral properties, plant and equipment balance. Adjustments to the carrying amounts of the related mineral properties, plant and equipment balance can result in a change to the future depletion expense.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

12.

Share Capital

Unlimited Common Shares Without Par Value

Pursuant to the Combination Agreement (the “Combination Agreement”) dated October 29, 2008 between the Company and Continuum Resources Ltd. (“Continuum”), the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Continuum pursuant to a plan of arrangement under section 288 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Arrangement”). The Combination Agreement provided that any certificate formerly representing Continuum common shares not duly surrendered on or prior to the sixth anniversary of the effective date of the Arrangement shall cease to represent a claim or interest of any kind or nature against the Company or Continuum by a former holder, and that on such anniversary date, all common shares in the capital of the Company to which the former holders of such certificates were entitled (the “Surrendered Shares”) shall be deemed to have been surrendered to the Company. On June 18, 2015, the Company cancelled and returned to treasury 38,035 common shares of the Company registered in the name of Computershare in trust for Continuum holders pursuant to a Depositary Agreement between among the Company and Computershare Investor Services dated February 22, 2009.

Stock Options

The Company’s Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) dated April 11, 2011 was approved by the shareholders at the Company’s annual general meeting held on May 26, 2011. On April 21, 2015 the Board approved amendments to the Plan which do not require shareholder approval. The Plan provides that from May 9, 2011, the number of common shares of the Company issuable under the Plan, together with all of the Company’s other previously established or proposed share compensation arrangements, may not exceed 12,200,000 shares, which equaled 9.92% of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares of the Company as at April 11, 2011. As at September 30, 2015, the number of common shares available for issuance under the Plan is 2,817,098.

Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the estimate of the share price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected life of the options. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. The following is a summary of share option transactions:

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

12.

Share Capital (continued)

Stock Options (continued)


	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Shares (in 000’s)	Weighted average exercise price (CAD$)		Shares (in 000's)	Weighted average exercise price (CAD$)
Outstanding at beginning of the period	2,944	$	3.25	6,437	$	3.42
Granted	902		4.79	828		4.30
Exercised	(581)		3.96	(2,564)		3.68
Forfeited	-		-	(70)		5.26
Expired	-		-	(1,687)		4.55
Outstanding at end of the period	3,265	$	3.55	2,944	$	3.25
Vested and exercisable at end of the period	2,034	$	2.88	1,776	$	2.80

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, 901,969 stock options with a term of five years were granted with an exercise price of CAD$4.79, vesting 50% after one year and 100% after two years from the grant date.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, 580,860 stock options with an exercise prices ranging from CAD$0.85 to CAD$4.03 per share were exercised.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the expiry date for 75,000 stock options with an exercise price of CAD$4.03 was extended from May 29, 2015 to June 12, 2015.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company recorded a share-based payment charge of $948 (2014: $1,681) in respect to options granted and vested.

The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2015	2014
Risk-free interest rate	0.45%	1.19%
Expected stock price volatility	61.22%	59.29%
Expected term in years	3	3
Expected dividend yield	0%	0%
Expected forfeiture rate	5.25%	4.15%

The expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s Canadian dollar common share price on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The weighted average fair value per stock option was CAD$4.86 (2014: CAD$4.30).

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

12.

Share Capital (continued)

Stock options (continued)

The following table summarizes information related to stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2015:


Exercise price in CAD$	Number of outstanding stock options (in 000's)	Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding stock options (years)	Weighted average exercise price on outstanding stock options CAD$		Exercisable stock options (in 000's)	Weighted average exercise price on exercisable stock options CAD$
$0.85 to $0.99	262	3.0	$	0.85	262	$	0.85
$1.00 to $1.99	274	0.5		1.44	274		1.44
$2.00 to $2.99	250	1.3		2.22	250		2.22
$3.00 to $3.99	869	0.7		3.38	869		3.38
$4.00 to $4.99	1,561	3.2		4.58	330		4.30
$6.00 to $6.67	49	1.4		6.67	49		6.67
$0.85 to $6.67	3,265	2.1	$	3.55	2,034	$	2.88

The weighted average remaining life of vested share purchase options at September 30, 2015 was 1.2 years (December 31, 2014: 1.5 years).

DSUs

During 2010, the Company implemented a DSU plan which allows for up to 1% of the number of shares outstanding from time to time to be granted to eligible directors. All grants under the plan are fully vested upon credit to an eligible directors’ account.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company granted 187,890 (2014: 244,188) DSU with a market value of CAD$900 (2014: CAD$1,050), at the date of grants, to non-executive directors.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company paid $nil (2014: $514) on nil (2014: 127,063) DSU to a former director of the Company.

As at September 30, 2015, there are 1,016,419 (2014: 828,529) DSU outstanding with a fair value of $2,221 (2014: $3,762). Refer to Note 10.

RSUs

The Company’s SU Plan covers all RSUs and PSUs granted by the Company on and after March 1, 2015. All RSUs granted prior to March 1, 2015, are governed under the restricted share unit plan dated November 12, 2010.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

12.

Share Capital (continued)

RSUs (continued)

The RSUs entitle employees or officers to cash payments which vest and are payable in installments over a period of up to three years following the date of the award. The RSUs payment will be an amount equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common share on the five trading days immediately prior to vesting date multiplied by the number of RSUs held.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company granted 385,740 (2014: 424,425) RSU with a market value of CAD$1,848 (2014: CAD$1,825), at the date of grant, to an executive director and officer (151,651), officers (205,185), and employees (28,904), vesting and payable 20% after one year, 30% after two years, and the remaining 50% after three years from the date of grant.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company cancelled nil (2014: 42,232) RSU and paid $nil (2014: $205) on nil (2014: 52,842) RSU to a former officer of the Company, and $739 (2014: $404) on 192,519 (2014: 102,813) RSU to an executive director and officer, and officers and employees.

As at September 30, 2015, there were 1,015,846 (2014: 822,625) RSUs outstanding with a fair value of $1,313 (2014: $2,247). Refer to Note 7 and Note 10.

PSUs

The cash settled PSUs are performance-based awards for the achievement of specified performance metrics by specified deadlines, which vest in installments over a three year period. Any PSUs for which the performance metrics have not been achieved shall automatically be forfeited and cancelled. The PSUs for which the performance metrics have been achieved will vest and the PSU payment will be an amount equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common share on the five trading days immediately prior to the vesting date multiplied by the number of PSUs held.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company granted 1,236,620 (2014: nil) PSU with a market value of CAD$5,923 (2014: $nil), at the date of grant, to an executive director and officer (758,255) and officers (478,365), vesting and payable 20% after one year, 30% after two years, and the remaining 50% after three years from the date of grant if certain performance metrics are achieved. For PSUs that vest under this grant, the payout will be paid up to a maximum of two times the grant price.

As at September 30, 2015, a total of 1,236,620 (2014: nil) PSUs are outstanding with a fair value of $814 (2014: $nil).

Earnings per Share

Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per share:

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

12.

Share Capital (continued)

Earnings per Share (continued)

Basic (continued)

The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per share:


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Income available to equity owners	$	2,592	$	7,824	$	6,682	$	15,545
Weighted average number of shares (in '000's)		129,079		127,097		128,957		126,479
Earnings per share - basic	$	0.02	$	0.06	$	0.05	$	0.12

ii.

Diluted

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding to assume conversion of all potentially dilutive shares. The following table sets forth the computation of diluted earnings per share:


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Income available to equity owners	$	2,592	$	7,824	$	6,682		$	15,545
Weighted average number of shares ('000's)		129,079		127,097		128,957			126,479
Incremental shares from share options		475		1,634		799			1,319

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (‘000’s)		129,554		128,731		129,756			127,798
Earnings per share - diluted	$	0.02	$	0.06	$	0.05		$	0.12

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, excluded from the calculation were 1,610,435 and 693,348 (2014: 49,084 and 49,084) anti-dilutive options, respectively with exercise prices ranging from CAD$ 4.30 to CAD$6.67, and CAD$4.79 to CAD$6.67, respectively (2014: CAD$6.67).

13.

Capital Disclosure

The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to provide shareholder returns through maximization of the profitable growth of the business and to maintain a degree of financial flexibility relevant to the underlying operating and metal price risks while safeguarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The capital of the Company consists of equity and available credit facility, net of cash. The Board of Directors has not established a quantitative return on capital criteria for management. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

13.

Capital Disclosure (continued)

The management of the Company believes that the capital resources of the Company as at September 30, 2015, are sufficient for its present needs for at least the next 12 months.

The Company, under the credit facility, shall maintain at all times, on a consolidated basis, a tangible net worth in an amount equal to the sum of (a) 85% of the tangible net worth as at June 30, 2014, plus (b) 50% of positive quarterly net income earned after June 30, 2014 plus (c) 50% of the value of any equity interests issued by the Company after June 30, 2014. Tangible net worth is defined as shareholders’ equity less all amounts that would be included on a consolidated statement of financial position of the Company as amounts owed by the Company or as intangibles. Intangibles includes, without limitation, such personal property as goodwill, copyrights, patents and trademarks, franchises, licences of intellectual property rights, research and development costs, but, for greater certainty, excludes accounts receivable, prepaids, future tax assets and deferred development costs. As at September 30, 2015, the Company is in compliance with the credit facility covenants.

The Company’s overall strategy with respect to capital risk management remained unchanged during the year.

14.

Management of Financial Risk

The Company is exposed to certain financial risks, including currency risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, interest risk, and price risk. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework and reviews the Company’s policies on an ongoing basis.

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction in the principal (or most advantageous) market at the measurement date under current market conditions (an exit price) regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (interest rate, yield curves), or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated observable market data or other means. Level 3 inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

14.

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments (continued)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, there have been no transfers of amounts between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Fair Value Measurements



	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant and Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs		Aggregate Fair
At September 30, 2015	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	67,241	$	-	$	-	$	67,241
Short term investments		42,636		-		-		42,636
Trade receivable from concentrate sales ¹		-		13,908		-		13,908
	$	109,877	$	13,908	$	-	$	123,785

¹Trade receivable from concentrate sales includes provisional pricing, and final price and assay adjustments. The fair value of trade receivable from concentrate sales resulting from provisional pricing reflect observable market commodity prices and thereby classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

¹The Company’s trade receivables arose from provisional concentrate sales and are valued using quoted market prices based on the forward London Metal Exchange (“LME”) for zinc and lead, the average London Bullion Market Association A.M. and P.M. fix (“London A.M. fix” and “London P.M. fix”) for gold and silver, and the London Bullion Market Association P.M. fix (“London P.M. fix”) for gold and silver.


	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant and Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs		Aggregate Fair
At December 31, 2014	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,867	$	-	$	-	$	42,867
Short term investments		34,391		-		-		34,391
Trade receivable from concentrate sales ¹		-		16,573		-		16,573
	$	77,258	$	16,573	$	-	$	93,831

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

14.

Management of Financial Risk (continued)

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments (continued)

ii.

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities


	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying amount		Estimated fair value		Carrying amount		Estimated fair value
Financial assets
Trade receivable from concentrate sales ²	$	13,908	$	13,908	$	16,573	$	16,573
Advances and other receivables ³		1,364		1,364		2,226		2,226
	$	15,272	$	15,272	$	18,799	$	18,799
Financial liabilities
Derivative liabilities ¹	$	791	$	791	$	-	$	-
Other liabilities ³		929		929		38		38
	$	1,720	$	1,720	$	38	$	38

¹Derivative assets and derivative liabilities includes interest rate swaps. The fair value of the derivative assets reflect observable LIBOR and hereby classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

²Trade receivable from concentrate sales includes provisional pricing, and final price and assay adjustments. The fair value of trade receivable from concentrate sales resulting from provisional pricing reflect observable market commodity prices and thereby classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

³Advances and other receivables and other liabilities are recorded at amortized costs. The fair value of other assets and other liabilities are primarily determined using quoted market prices, and the balances include the current portion of other assets and other liabilities, respectively.

Currency Risk

The Company is exposed to the financial risk related to the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates. The Company operates in Canada, Peru and Mexico and a portion of its expenses are incurred in Canadian dollars, nuevo soles, and Mexican pesos. A significant change in the currency exchange rates between the United States dollar relative to the other currencies could have a material effect on the Company’s income, financial position, or cash flows. The Company has not hedged its exposure to currency fluctuations.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

14.

Management of Financial Risk (continued)

Currency Risk (continued)

As at September 30, 2015, the Company is exposed to currency risk through the following assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars, Peruvian nuevo soles and Mexican pesos (all amounts are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, thousands of Peruvian nuevo soles or thousands of Mexican pesos):


	Expressed in ‘000’s
	September 30, 2015						December 31, 2014
	Canadian Dollars		Nuevo Soles		Mexican Pesos		Canadian Dollars		Nuevo Soles		Mexican Pesos
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,602	S/.	4,513	$	78,933	$	2,695	S/.	8,633	$	56,739
Short term investments		-		-		-		7,696		-		-
Accounts receivable and other assets		64		3,317		6,967		897		3,742		15,692
Income tax receivable		-		2,002		37,626		-		448		-
Deposits on long term assets and long term borrowing costs		-		-		60,868		71		-		19,096
Trade and other payables		(1,840)		(11,997)		(142,735)		(2,231)		(12,387)		(117,848)
Provisions, current		-		(1,097)		(10,354)		-		(767)		(8,138)
Income tax payable		-		-		(32,738)		-		(37)		(143,426)
Other liabilities		(4,591)		-		(718)		(5,376)		-		(563)
Provisions		-		(23,911)		(70,662)		-		(20,710)		(73,001)
Total	$	4,235	S/.	(27,173)	$	(72,813)	$	3,752	S/.	(21,078)	$	(251,449)
Total US$ equivalent	$	3,158	$	(8,431)	$	(4,281)	$	3,226	$	(7,052)	$	(17,084)

Based on the above net exposure as at September 30, 2015, and assuming that all other variables remain constant, a 10% depreciation or appreciation of the US dollar against the above currencies would result in an increase or decrease, as follows: impact to other comprehensive income of $351 (2014: $358) and an impact to net income of $1,413 (2014: $2,682).

The sensitivity analyses included in the table above should be used with caution as the results are theoretical, based on management’s best assumptions using material and practicable data which may generate results that are not necessarily indicative of future performance. In addition, in deriving this analysis, the Company has made assumptions based on the structure and relationship of variables as at the balance sheet date which may differ due to fluctuations throughout the year with all other variables assumed to remain constant. Actual changes in one variable may contribute to changes in another variable, which may amplify or offset the effect on earnings.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

14.

Management of Financial Risk (continued)

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short term investments are held through large Canadian, international, and foreign national financial institutions. These investments mature at various dates within one year. All of the Company’s trade accounts receivables from concentrate sales are held with large international metals trading companies.

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk as at September 30, 2015 is as follows:


	Expressed in ’000’s
	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Cash and cash equivalents	$	67,241	$	42,867
Short term investments		42,636		34,391
Accounts receivable and other assets		15,698		19,905
Income tax receivable		2,833		680
	$	128,408	$	97,843

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements represents the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk. The Company believes it is not exposed to significant credit risk and overall, the Company’s credit risk has not declined significantly from the prior year.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company manages liquidity risk by continuing to monitor forecasted and actual cash flows. The Company has in place a planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to support the Company’s normal operating requirements on an ongoing basis and its development plans. The Company strives to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet its short term business requirements, taking into account its anticipated cash flows from operations, its holdings of cash, short term investments, and its committed liabilities.

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FORTUNA SILVER MINES INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

14.

Management of Financial Risk (continued)

Liquidity Risk (continued)

The Company expects the following maturities of its financial liabilities (including interest), finance leases, and other contractual commitments:


	Expected payments due by period as at September 30, 2015
	Less than 1 year		1 - 3 years		4 -5 years		After 5 years		Total
Trade and other payables	$	26,087	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	26,087
Bank loan		-		-		39,487		-		39,487
Derivative liabilities		791		-		-		-		791
Income tax payable		1,925		-		-		-		1,925
Other liabilities		-		4,353		-		-		4,353
Operating leases		617		694		29		-		1,340
Provisions		1,093		1,366		1,399		11,466		15,324
	$	30,513	$	6,413	$	40,915	$	11,466	$	89,307

Operating leases includes leases for office premises, computer and other equipment used in the normal course of business. Refer to Note 16. c).

On April 1, 2015, the $40 million term credit facility was drawn down. Refer to Note 3 and Note 9.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The risk that the Company will realize a loss as a result of a decline in the fair value is limited because the balances are generally held with major financial institutions in demand deposit accounts.

A 10% change in interest rates would cause a $3 change in income on an annualized basis.

On March 25, 2015, the Company entered into a $40 million interest rate swap, effective for April 1, 2015 as a cash flow hedge to the credit facility (refer to Note 9 and Note 14. d)).

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

14.

Management of Financial Risk (continued)

Metal Price Risk

The Company is exposed to metals price risk with respect to silver, gold, zinc, and lead sold through its mineral concentrate products. As a matter of policy, the Company does not hedge its silver production.

A 10% change in zinc, lead, silver, and gold prices would cause a $1,339, $775, $4,959, $1,804, respectively, change in net earnings on an annualized basis.

The Company also enters into provisional concentrate contracts to sell the silver-gold, zinc, lead-silver concentrates produced by the San Jose and Caylloma mines. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the impact of price adjustments was an expense of $1,677 (2014: income $10).

15.

Segmented Information

All of the Company’s operations are within the mining sector, conducted through operations in three countries. Due to geographic and political diversity, the Company’s mining operations are decentralized whereby management are responsible for achieving specified business results within a framework of global policies and standards. Country corporate offices provide support infrastructure to the mine in addressing local and country issues including financial, human resources, and exploration support.

Products are silver, gold, lead, zinc and copper produced from mines in Peru and Mexico, as operated by Bateas and Cuzcatlan, respectively. Segments have been aggregated where operations in specific regions have similar products, production processes, types of customers and economic environment.

The Company’s operating segments are based on the reports reviewed by the senior management group that are used to make strategic decisions. The Chief Executive Officer considers the business from a geographic perspective considering the performance of the Company’s business units. The segment information for the reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

15.

Segmented Information (continued)


Reportable Segments		Corporate		Bateas		Cuzcatlan		Total
Three months ended September 30, 2015
Sales to external customers by product	$	-	$	12,254	$	26,787	$	39,041
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	26,787	$	26,787
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	8,092	$	-	$	8,092
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	4,162	$	-	$	4,162
Cost of sales*	$	-	$	12,434	$	16,274	$	28,708
Depletion and depreciation**	$	86	$	2,275	$	4,272	$	6,633
Selling, general and administrative expenses*	$	497	$	564	$	1,216	$	2,277
Exploration and evaluation costs	$	51	$	-	$	3	$	54
Foreign exchange loss	$	689	$	56	$	946	$	1,691
Other operating expenses	$	-	$	-	$	212	$	212
Interest income	$	39	$	34	$	16	$	89
Interest expense	$	440	$	107	$	79	$	626
(Loss) income before tax	$	(1,637)	$	(873)	$	8,072	$	5,562
Current income tax	$	42	$	(177)	$	2,564	$	2,429
Deferred income tax	$	(9)	$	431	$	119	$	541
Income taxes	$	33	$	254	$	2,683	$	2,970
(Loss) income for the period	$	(1,670)	$	(1,127)	$	5,389	$	2,592
Capital expenditures***	$	8	$	2,418	$	12,320	$	14,746


Reportable Segments		Corporate		Bateas		Cuzcatlan		Total
Three months ended September 30, 2014
Sales to external customers by product	$	-	$	17,868	$	28,516	$	46,384
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	28,516	$	28,516
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	12,736	$	-	$	12,736
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	5,132	$	-	$	5,132
Cost of sales*	$	-	$	13,137	$	16,527	$	29,664
Depletion and depreciation**	$	106	$	1,901	$	4,229	$	6,236
Selling, general and administrative expenses*	$	1,540	$	854	$	1,205	$	3,599
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	$	(357)	$	156	$	69	$	(132)
Other operating expenses	$	-	$	42	$	10	$	52
Interest income	$	25	$	25	$	21	$	71
Interest expense	$	102	$	95	$	113	$	310
(Loss) income before tax	$	(1,259)	$	3,608	$	10,613	$	12,962
Current income tax	$	108	$	1,338	$	4,389	$	5,835
Deferred income tax	$	(16)	$	402	$	(1,083)	$	(697)
Income taxes	$	92	$	1,740	$	3,306	$	5,138
(Loss) income for the period	$	(1,351)	$	1,868	$	7,307	$	7,824
Capital expenditures***	$	13	$	2,695	$	5,685	$	8,393

* cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses includes depletion and depreciation

** included in cost of sales or selling, general and administrative expenses

*** segmented capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

15.

Segmented Information (continued)


Reportable Segments		Corporate		Bateas		Cuzcatlan		Total
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
Sales to external customers	$	-	$	41,758	$	75,958	$	117,716
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	75,958	$	75,958
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	28,430	$	-	$	28,430
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	13,328	$	-	$	13,328
Cost of sales*	$	-	$	37,607	$	46,793	$	84,400
Depletion and depreciation**	$	500	$	6,791	$	12,275	$	19,476
Selling, general and administrative expenses*	$	7,706	$	2,017	$	3,514	$	13,237
Exploration and evaluation costs	$	156	$	-	$	51	$	207
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	$	(29)	$	165	$	672	$	808
Other operating expenses	$	-	$	27	$	202	$	229
Interest income	$	123	$	106	$	70	$	299
Interest expense	$	977	$	257	$	(122)	$	1,112
(Loss) income before tax	$	(8,687)	$	1,791	$	24,918	$	18,022
Current income tax	$	57	$	1,474	$	7,146	$	8,677
Deferred income tax	$	(56)	$	1,089	$	1,630	$	2,663
Income taxes	$	1	$	2,563	$	8,776	$	11,340
(Loss) income for the period	$	(8,688)	$	(772)	$	16,142	$	6,682
Capital expenditures***	$	25	$	5,421	$	26,064	$	31,510


Reportable Segments		Corporate		Bateas		Cuzcatlan		Total
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
Sales to external customers	$	-	$	51,223	$	84,960	$	136,183
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	84,960	$	84,960
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	37,643	$	-	$	37,643
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	13,580	$	-	$	13,580
Cost of sales*	$	-	$	38,021	$	47,961	$	85,982
Depletion and depreciation**	$	359	$	5,519	$	12,060	$	17,938
Selling, general and administrative expenses*	$	13,997	$	2,664	$	3,607	$	20,268
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	$	(462)	$	182	$	28	$	(252)
Other operating expenses	$	-	$	78	$	10	$	88
Interest income	$	66	$	72	$	58	$	196
Interest expense	$	300	$	285	$	257	$	842
(Loss) income before tax	$	(13,769)	$	10,065	$	33,155	$	29,451
Current income tax	$	351	$	3,025	$	8,019	$	11,395
Deferred income tax	$	(30)	$	787	$	1,754	$	2,511
Income taxes	$	321	$	3,812	$	9,773	$	13,906
(Loss) income for the period	$	(14,090)	$	6,253	$	23,382	$	15,545
Capital expenditures***	$	57	$	7,252	$	24,143	$	31,452

* cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses includes depletion and depreciation

** included in cost of sales or selling, general and administrative expenses

*** segmented capital expenditures are presented on a cash basis

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

15.

Segmented Information (continued)


Reportable Segments		Corporate		Bateas		Cuzcatlan		Total
As at September 30, 2015
Mineral properties, plant and equipment	$	409	$	65,550	$	180,221	$	246,180
Total assets	$	52,951	$	112,269	$	233,428	$	398,648
Total liabilities	$	46,953	$	22,724	$	48,404	$	118,081
As at December 31, 2014
Mineral properties, plant and equipment	$	539	$	66,570	$	166,740	$	233,849
Total assets	$	20,804	$	110,499	$	219,007	$	350,310
Total liabilities	$	8,153	$	19,813	$	49,631	$	77,597

The segment information by geographical region for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:


Reportable Segments		Canada		Peru		Mexico		Total
Three months ended September 30, 2015
Sales to external customers by product	$	-	$	12,254	$	26,787	$	39,041
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	26,787	$	26,787
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	8,092	$	-	$	8,092
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	4,162	$	-	$	4,162
Three months ended September 30, 2014
Sales to external customers by product	$	-	$	17,868	$	28,516	$	46,384
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	28,516	$	28,516
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	12,736	$	-	$	12,736
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	5,132	$	-	$	5,132


Reportable Segments		Canada		Peru		Mexico		Total
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
Sales to external customers	$	-	$	41,758	$	75,958	$	117,716
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	75,958	$	75,958
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	28,430	$	-	$	28,430
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	13,328	$	-	$	13,328
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
Sales to external customers	$	-	$	51,223	$	84,960	$	136,183
Silver-gold concentrates	$	-	$	-	$	84,960	$	84,960
Silver-lead concentrates	$	-	$	37,643	$	-	$	37,643
Zinc concentrates	$	-	$	13,580	$	-	$	13,580

Reportable Segments		Canada		Peru		Mexico		Total
As at September 30, 2015
Non current assets	$	1,943	$	66,797	$	187,584	$	256,324
As at December 31, 2014
Non current assets	$	2,323	$	67,196	$	166,419	$	235,938

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

16.

Contingencies and Capital Commitments

Bank Letter of Guarantee

The Caylloma Mine closure plan was approved in November 2009 with total closure costs of $3,587 of which $1,756 was subject to annual collateral in the form of a letter of guarantee, to be awarded each year in increments of $146 over 12 years based on the estimated life of the mine. In March 2013, the closure plan was updated with total closure costs of $7,996 of which $4,167 was subject to annual collateral in the form of a letter of guarantee. In August 2015, the closure plan was again updated with total closure costs of $7,770, of which $4,167 is subject to annual collateral in the form of a letter of guarantee.

Scotiabank Peru, a third party, has established a bank letter of guarantee in the amount of $1,842 (2014: $1,842) ,on behalf of Bateas, in favor of the Peruvian mining regulatory agency in compliance with local regulation and to collateralize Bateas’s mine closure plan. This bank letter of guarantee expires on December 31, 2015.

Scotiabank Peru, a third party, has established a bank letter of guarantee in the amount of $3 (2014: $3), on behalf of Bateas, in favor of the Peruvian Energy and Mining Ministry to collateralize Bateas’s regulatory compliance with an electric transmission line project. This bank letter of guarantee expires on December 6, 2015.

Scotiabank Peru, a third party, has established a bank letter of guarantee in the amount of $55 (2014: $58), for office rental, on behalf of Bateas, in favor of Centro Empresarial Nuevo Mundo S.A.C. This bank letter of guarantee expires on July 15, 2016.

Capital Commitments

As at September 30, 2015, $15,038 of capital commitments not disclosed elsewhere in the Financial Statements, and forecasted to be expended within one year, included $4,443 for the dry stack tailing dam and $10,595 for the plant expansion at the San Jose property.

Other Commitments

The Company has a contract to guarantee the power supply at its Caylloma Mine. Under the contract, the seller is obligated to deliver a "maximum committed demand" (for the present term this stands at 3,500 kW) and the Company is obligated to purchase subject to exemptions under provisions of "Force Majeure". The contract period is 15 years and expires in 2022, after that it is automatically renewed for periods of two years. Renewal can be avoided without penalties by notification 10 months in advance of the renewal date.

Tariffs are established annually by the energy market regulator in accordance with applicable regulations in Peru. The minimum committed demand is $19 per month, and the average monthly charge for 2015 is $180.

Operating leases includes leases for office premises, computer and other equipment used in the normal course of business. Refer to Note 14. d).

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

16.

Contingencies and Capital Commitments (continued)

Other Commitments (continued)

The expected payments due by period, as at September 30, 2015, are as follows:


	Expected payments due by period as at September 30, 2015
	Less than 1 year		1 - 3 years		4 -5 years		Total
Office premises – Canada	$	114	$	341	$	29	$	484
Office premises – Peru		333		226		-		559
Office premises – Mexico		8		-		-		8
Total office premises	$	455	$	567	$	29	$	1,051
Computer equipment – Peru		152		68		-		220
Computer equipment – Mexico		10		-		-		10
Total computer equipment	$	162	$	68	$	-	$	230
Machinery – Mexico		-		59		-		59
Total machinery	$	-	$	59	$	-	$	59
Total operating leases	$	617	$	694	$	29	$	1,340

Tax Contingencies

The Company has been assessed taxes and related interest and penalties by the Peruvian tax authority, SUNAT, for tax years 2010, 2011, and 2012, in the amounts of $1,077, $686, and $102, respectively, for a total of $1,865. The Company is currently appealing the assessments and believes the appeals will be ruled in favor of the Company. The Company has provided a guarantee by way of a letter bond in the amount of $817. This bank letter of guarantee expires on September 8, 2016.

The Company’s foreign trade operations for tax years 2011 to 2014 are under review by the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT). The Company is facing an administrative customs procedure (PAMA) for specific temporary import documents (pediments). The Company has presented a written response and the final resolution is pending. During the third quarter of 2015, the Company has paid $190 in customs excise taxes and $115 in VAT, for a total of $305.

Other Contingencies

The Company is subject to various investigations, claims, legal, labor and tax proceedings covering matters that arise in the ordinary course of business activities. Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved unfavorably for the Company. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued that may result in a loss to the Company. In the opinion of management, none of these matters are expected to have a material effect on the results of operations or financial conditions of the Company.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014

(Unaudited) (All amounts in US$’000’s unless otherwise stated)

17.

Subsequent event up to November 9, 2015

Subsequent to September 30, 2015, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) issued on October 27, 2015, a final resolution regarding the Company’s foreign trade operations for tax years 2011 to 2014, concluding that certain claims are denied resulting in an assessment of $25 customs excise tax, $63 in VAT, and $93 in penalties and interest for a total of $181. The Company is has the right, before November 18, 2015, to present further arguments before the Federal Court. The Company is currently assessing the ruling.

Subsequent to September 30, 2015, the Peruvian Energy and Mining Ministry assessed the Company a fine in the amount of $115 in respect to the height of one of its tailings dam at the Caylloma mine. The Company is currently assessing the ruling.

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