Galleon Gold Corp. announced the appointment of Timothy G. Smith as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Smith has over 30 years experience in the mining industry. He was Vice President - U.S. Canadian Operations at Apollo Gold where he led the mine start up and mill expansion of the Black Fox Mine and Stock Mill located outside of Timmins, Ontario (now owned by McEwen Mining). Previous operating experience also includes General Manager of the Montana Tunnels polymetallic mine, Montana, Operating Manager at Red Dog Mine in Alaska, Vice President - Operations for Pine Point Mining (now owned by Osisko Metals) and COO of Fire River Gold. Mr. Smith also operates a private consulting firm, Tunnels LLC. Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical) from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. He is a professional engineer, registered in B.C., and holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenships.