Guyana Goldfields Inc. announced that the board of directors of the company has appointed independent director, René Marion, as the non-executive Chairman of the Board. Patrick Sheridan Jr. has been terminated by the Board in his capacity as Executive Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Sheridan will continue to be a member of the Board. Mr. Marion has over 30 years of diversified management and senior technical experience with resource industry expertise in operations, mineral exploration, and mine development, along with a successful history of corporate development. Mr. Marion currently serves on the board of Superior Gold Inc. and was most recently Director and Chairman of Richmont Mines Inc. Mr. Marion has been a director of the Company since 2013.