VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. ("Fortuna") (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) and Roxgold Inc. ("Roxgold") (TSX: ROXG | OTCQX: ROGFF) are pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced business combination between Fortuna and Roxgold (the "Transaction") to create a global premier growth-oriented intermediate gold and silver producer. For additional details related to the Transaction, please refer to the joint news release dated April 26, 2021, " Fortuna And Roxgold Agree To Business Combination Creating A Low-Cost Intermediate Global Precious Metals Producer ". Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO of Fortuna, commented, "The successfully completed business combination creates a low-cost intermediate gold and silver producer with four operating mines and a permitted development project.