Fortuna Mining Pursues Mid-Tier Gold Assets to Increase Production - Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 15 2025
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Fortuna Mining's Growth Strategy: Fortuna Mining is pursuing mid-tier gold assets and accelerating new projects to restore its production target of 500,000 oz/year after divesting mines in Burkina Faso and Mexico.
Recent Partnerships and Acquisitions: The company has formed a joint venture with DeSoto for exploration in Guinea and increased its stake in Awalé Resources, indicating a long-term growth plan focused on strategic acquisitions.
Focus on Value-Adding Deals: Fortuna is targeting mid-size operations producing 100,000-200,000 oz/year with a minimum decade-long mine life, emphasizing that any acquisition must add value beyond just increasing production.
Financial Position: With approximately $400 million in net cash, Fortuna Mining has the financial flexibility to pursue suitable acquisition opportunities as they arise.
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Analyst Views on FSM
Wall Street analysts forecast FSM stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FSM is 9.59 USD with a low forecast of 6.48 USD and a high forecast of 11.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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3 Buy
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Moderate Buy
Current: 11.870
Low
6.48
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9.59
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11.00
Current: 11.870
Low
6.48
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9.59
High
11.00
About FSM
Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious metals mining company. The Company's mines include Seguela Mine, Lindero Mine and Caylloma Mine. The Seguela Mine is located in the Worodougou Region of the Woroba District, Cote d’Ivoire, approximately 500 kilometers (kms) from Abidjan, via highways to the regional city of Seguela. The Seguela Mine in Cote d’Ivoire consists of the Antenna, Koula, Agouti, Boulder, Ancien, and Sunbird deposits, which may be mined via open-pit methods. Within a total land package of 62,000 hectares, there are more than 30 highly prospective targets. The Lindero Mine is an open pit mine, which is located in Salta, Argentina and includes gold porphyry deposits. The Caylloma Mine is located in the Caylloma District of Arequipa, Peru, which produces silver, gold, zinc, and lead. The site is 4,500 meters above sea level and includes the mine, a processing plant, and related infrastructure. The Company's Diamba Sud project is located in Senegal.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Safety Record Improvement: The company's Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) improved to 0.74 in 2025 from 1.36 in 2024, reflecting ongoing efforts in safety management and employee health.
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- Share Repurchase Program: Fortuna Mining Corp. repurchased 1.7 million common shares on the NYSE from December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, for a total gross consideration of $17,019,894, reflecting the company's confidence in its stock value.
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