Independence Gold Corp. announced that the Board of Directors has granted Randy Turner, President and CEO, a temporary leave of absence for personal and family reasons, effective July 3, 2017. He is expected to be on leave for up to six months but will remain a member of the Board of Directors during his leave.

While Mr. Turner is on leave, Michael McPhie, a current Board member will assume the role of Interim Chairman and CEO and Kendra Johnston, current Manager of Corporate Development, will assume the role of Interim President.