The Board of Directors of Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. announced the appointment of Rudi Fronk as an independent director of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Fronk’s appointment expands the Board to 7 directors, 6 of whom are independent. Mr. Fronk will assume the role of non-executive Chairman and is expected to serve as a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating, and Compensation Committees. Mr. David Smith, who has served as Paramount Chairman for the past two years, will continue as a director.