The Board of Directors of Veris Gold Corp. (TSX:VG) has appointed a Restructuring Special Committee to investigate strategic alternatives and to plan the financial restructuring of the company. The Special Committee comprises François Marland, Gerald Ruth and Barry Goodfield, and is chaired by François Marland.

The Special Committee has engaged Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as advisor. Raymond James will provide the Special Committee with general restructuring advice and will advise the Special Committee in its consideration of a variety of potential business transactions.