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Gold 4,030.20 −2.0% Silver 51.23 −2.8% Copper 6.27 −1.2% Oil 86.04 −0.9% Palladium 1,024.00 +0.2% NVX 0.910 +0.0% MSR 0.435 +0.0% ELE 22.85 −4.0% ALS 53.01 −2.2% APM 5.13 −6.6% AVL 5.46 −5.4% NG 8.84 −9.0% ATY 0.220 −2.2% CN 0.125 −10.7% PMET 3.22 −4.2% ITH 1.99 −11.6% VMET 12.33 −6.9% ABX 56.41 −5.6% PUR 0.370 +8.8% SCY 0.085 +6.2% AUMN 0.300 +7.1% Gold 4,030.20 −2.0% Silver 51.23 −2.8% Copper 6.27 −1.2% Oil 86.04 −0.9% Palladium 1,024.00 +0.2% NVX 0.910 +0.0% MSR 0.435 +0.0% ELE 22.85 −4.0% ALS 53.01 −2.2% APM 5.13 −6.6% AVL 5.46 −5.4% NG 8.84 −9.0% ATY 0.220 −2.2% CN 0.125 −10.7% PMET 3.22 −4.2% ITH 1.99 −11.6% VMET 12.33 −6.9% ABX 56.41 −5.6% PUR 0.370 +8.8% SCY 0.085 +6.2% AUMN 0.300 +7.1%
Resource Estimate

Fortuna intersects 6.0 g/t gold over 24.1 meters at Southern Arc, Diamba Sud Project, Senegal

Fortuna Transforms into Gold Growth Engine as Diamba Sud Resource Surges 73%

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 25, 2026 · 05:00 FVI · 18.61 Fortuna Mining Corp.
Executive Summary

The most recent news release (February 25, 2026) reports high-grade drilling results from the Southern Arc deposit at the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal. Highlights include 6.0 g/t Au over 24.1 meters and 10.1 g/t Au over 12.1 meters. This follows a major update on February 19, 2026, where the company announced a 73% increase in Indicated Mineral Resources at Diamba Sud to 1.25 million ounces of gold. Concurrently, the company reported record FY 2025 free cash flow of $330 million and a net cash position of $381.5 million.

Material Impact

The impact is Material - Positive. The 73% increase in Indicated Resources at Diamba Sud significantly de-risks the project ahead of the Feasibility Study due in Q2 2026. - Resource Quality: 94% of the total gold ounces at Diamba Sud are now in the Indicated category, providing a solid foundation for reserve conversion. - Operational Strength: The company achieved its 2025 production guidance (317,001 GEO) despite divesting non-core assets (San Jose and Yaramoko), proving management's ability to streamline the portfolio without losing operational momentum. - Financial Fortress: Record free cash flow and a massive liquidity cushion ($704 million) mean the company can fully fund the construction of Diamba Sud and the Séguéla expansion without equity dilution.

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Company Overview

Fortuna Mining Corp. is a precious metals producer with operating mines in Argentina (Lindero), Peru (Caylloma), and Côte d'Ivoire (Séguéla). - Flagship Project: Séguéla Mine (Côte d'Ivoire). It is the company's lowest-cost asset (AISC ~$1,560/oz in 2025) and is currently undergoing studies to expand production beyond 200,000 oz/year. - Growth Project: Diamba Sud (Senegal). Targeted for a construction decision in mid-2026, with a PEA showing a 72% IRR at $2,750 gold.

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