Van Eck files 13G/A: 29,766,964 FSM shares, 9.7% ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Van Eck Associates Corporation filed a Schedule 13G/A on Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM), reporting beneficial ownership of 29,766,964 common shares, representing 9.7% of the class as of 09/30/2025. Van Eck reports sole voting power over 29,629,588 shares and sole dispositive power over 29,766,964 shares.

The filing notes that the VanEck Gold Miners ETF has the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds for 16,511,277 of the reported shares. Van Eck certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 14)

FORTUNA MINING CORP.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

349942102

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 349942102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 29,629,588.00
6	Shared Voting Power
7	Sole Dispositive Power 29,766,964.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

29,766,964.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FORTUNA MINING CORP.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1111 MELVILLE STREET, SUITE 820, VANCOUVER, Canada (Federal Level), V6E 3V6
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Van Eck Associates Corporation
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 666 Third Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 349942102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 29,766,964
(b)	Percent of class: 9.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 29,629,588
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 29,766,964
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, has the right to receive dividends and proceeds from the sale of 16,511,277 of the shares reported by Van Eck Associates Corp
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

Signature:	Ashley Sousa
Name/Title:	Assistant Vice President, Van Eck Associates Corporation
Date:	11/12/2025

FAQ

What ownership did Van Eck report in FSM (Fortuna Mining Corp.)?

Van Eck reported 29,766,964 common shares of Fortuna Mining, representing 9.7% of the class as of 09/30/2025.

How many FSM shares does Van Eck have voting and dispositive power over?

Van Eck has sole voting power over 29,629,588 shares and sole dispositive power over 29,766,964 shares.

Which VanEck fund has rights to dividends/proceeds on Fortuna shares?

The VanEck Gold Miners ETF has rights to dividends and sale proceeds on 16,511,277 of the reported shares.

What type of filing did Van Eck submit for FSM (ticker: FSM)?

A Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 14), indicating passive beneficial ownership disclosure.

What is the date of the reportable event in the 13G/A for FSM?

The date of event is 09/30/2025.

Did Van Eck state any intent to influence control of Fortuna Mining?

No. Van Eck certified the shares were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.