Fortuna Closes Convertible Notes Offering

Paul, Weiss advised Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. in its $172.5 million private offering of 3.75% convertible senior notes due 2029. Fortuna is engaged in precious and base metals mining and related activities in Latin America and West Africa, including exploration, extraction and processing. The initial purchasers of the notes were led by Scotia Capital and BMO Capital Markets.

The Paul, Weiss team included corporate partners Christopher Cummings and Christian Kurtz; tax partner Matthew Jordan and counsel Samir Kurani; and environmental counsel William O’Brien.