Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. specializes in the procurement, prospecting, and mining of precious and base metals. The company conducts its operations across five countries: Argentina, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Peru, and Côte d'Ivoire. Its portfolio comprises several key properties, such as the Caylloma mine in southern Peru, which produces silver, lead, and zinc; the San Jose silver and gold mine located in southern Mexico; Argentina's Lindero gold project; the Yaramoko gold mine in southwestern Burkina Faso; and the Séguéla gold mine, also found in southwestern Côte d'Ivoire. Founded in 1990, the firm initially operated under the name Fortuna Ventures Inc., before officially changing to Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. in June 2005. The company's headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada.