Emgold Mining Corporation announced the resignation of Mr. William Witte from its Board of Directors. Mr. Witte is a past-President and CEO of the Company and has been a Director since 1999. The company announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Rosner to its Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by Mr. William Witte's resignation. Mr. Rosner has significant experience as a mining industry entrepreneur and executive. He currently serves as Director, President and CEO of Lucky Minerals, Director and CFO of Chimata Gold Corp, as well as holds Director and Executive positions on several Canadian and USA based public companies.