This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). Forward-looking Statements in this news release include statements that Fortuna is targeting an annualized production rate of approximately 500,000 gold equivalent ounces from the second half of 2028. Forward-looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-looking Statements. Such uncertainties and factors include, among others, operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; uncertainty relating to Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates; uncertainty relating to capital and operating costs, production schedules, and economic returns; risks associated with mineral exploration and project development; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Forward-looking Statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including, but not limited to, successful completion and ramp-up of the Séguéla Mine expansion and commissioning and ramp-up of the Diamba Gold Sud Project, subject to a positive final investment decision; the accuracy of Fortuna’s current Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates; and that Fortuna’s activities will be conducted in accordance with its public statements and stated goals. Forward-looking Statements are made as of the date hereof, and Fortuna disclaims any obligation to update any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or results or otherwise, except as required by law.