New Talisman Gold Mines Ltd. announced the appointment of Charbel Nader as Chairman of the company. After over 5 years Murray Mckee has stepped down as Chairman of the company given increasing overseas family and business commitments. Murray has been a board member for over 20 years and as Chairman has guided the board through a difficult time for mining companies in general to where the company stands December 12, 2016 in a strong position both financially and commercially to commence operations at Talisman. Murray has advised he will stay on the board as independent director. The board has appointed Charbel Nader as Chairman of the board. The board appointed Jane Bell as Company Secretary replacing Matthew Hill as interim company secretary.