United States securities and exchange commission logo December 16, 2022 Jason Reid Chief Executive Officer Fortitude Gold Corporation 2886 Carriage Manor Point Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Re: Fortitude Gold Corporation Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2021 Filed March 1, 2022 File No. 333-249533 Dear Jason Reid: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Energy & Transportation