Fortitude Gold Corp. announced it has appointed Mr. John Labate as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Fortitude Gold is a gold producer, developer, and explorer with operations in Nevada, U.S.A. Mr. Labate is an experienced mining industry executive with over thirty-five years of financial management and accounting experience. His extensive experience includes previously serving as CFO for Gold Resource Corporation, Golden Star Resources Ltd., Constellation Copper Corporation and Crown Resources Corporation.