Fortuna Reports Record Silver Production in First Quarter 2009, 32% Increase Over Fourth Quarter 2008. FVI.v, ASM.v, EPZ.v, OK.v, PAA.to, SLW, SSRI

April 20, 2009: Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX.V: FVI / Lima Exchange: FVI) -- is pleased to announce its production figures for first quarter 2009. First Quarter Highlights
147.8 g/t Ag head grade; 29 % increase over Q4 2008 and 98 % increase over Q1 2008
Record silver production of 384,339 ounces; 32 % increase over Q4 2008 and 174 % increase over Q1 2008
6.9 million pounds of Zn; 6 % increase over Q4 2008 and 52 % increase over Q1 2008
5.8 million pounds of Pb; 5 % increase over Q4 2008 and 123 % increase over Q1 2008
Recoveries for all 3 metals show strong year-on-year improvement