Premier Gold Mines Limited announced that Paul-Henri Girard has been retained as senior mining advisor to work with the corporation in advancing its portfolio of projects. Paul-Henri brings to the company over 30 years experience in mine development and production. Mr. Girard was most recently Vice President Canada for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and is a Mining Engineer from Laval University.

He will provide technical assistance and advice to the company as it continues to advance its projects, including guiding the process as the company considers development options that could include a Preliminary Economic Assessment for the company's Trans-Canada Project. Additional recent additions include Mr. Ebe Scherkus as director and chairman and Claude Lemasson as director, both of whom bring substantial mineral exploration and mine development experience.