Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. engages in the exploration, extraction, and processing of silver and gold properties in Latin America. The company operates the Caylloma silver/lead/zinc mine, which is located to the northwest of Arequipa, Peru; and the San Jose silver/gold mine located in the central portion of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. It sells lead, silver, zinc, gold, and silver concentrates to international metals traders. The company was formerly known as Fortuna Ventures Inc. and changed its name to Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. in June 2005. Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.