Timberline Resources Corporation announced the appointment of Randal Hardy as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective from September 8, 2016. Mr. Hardy has over 25 years of precious metals mining, exploration and manufacturing experience in both the public and private sectors. From August 2007 to January 2016, he served as Timberline's Chief Financial Officer where he managed finance, accounting, and administrative functions of the company, including equity and debt financings, two major acquisitions, dual listings on national exchanges in the United States and Canada, along with marketing and other public disclosures.

Prior to joining Timberline, Mr. Hardy served in executive roles at a start-up gold exploration company. Since January 2016, he has continued to perform Timberline's CFO responsibilities as a consultant.