Idaho Champion Gold Mines Canada Inc. announced that it has appointed Patrick Highsmith to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. This represents the first appointment that the Company’s Board has made to prepare Champion for its next stage of growth and development. Mr. Highsmith has 30 years of international experience in the mining industry, including operational, exploration and business development roles with major companies such as Newmont Mining, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals Group.