Galena International Resources Inc. announced that Mr. Mark N. J. Ashcroft, P. Eng. has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective June 24, 2016. Mr. Ashcroft has also been appointed as a Director of the company.

Most recently he was the President and CEO of Stonegate Agricom. Mr. Ashcroft replaces Mr. Turner in the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Turner has been appointed as the Chairman of the company's Board of Directors.