Artemis Gold Inc. announced the appointment of Elise Rees to the Company's board of directors. Ms. Rees is an experienced director, having served on the boards of a number of profit and not-for profit organizations, including as board chair, treasurer, and audit and finance committee chair. She currently sits on the boards of Enmax Corporation and Great Panther Mining, where she chairs the audit committee.  Ms. Rees retired from Ernst & Young LLP in June 2016 after a 35-year career in professional accountancy. She spent eighteen years as a partner with Ernst & Young, LLP with the last 14 years of her tenure focused on acquisitions, mergers and corporate reorganizations. She has a breadth of experience in a large variety of industries with specific focus on mining, infrastructure, transportation, technology, real estate, retail and distribution. Concurrent with her appointment as a director of the Company, Ms. Rees is also appointed as Chair of the Company's audit committee.