New Jersey Mining Company announced that Mr. Del Steiner has been appointed as the new CEO of New Jersey and will also assume the role of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Steiner was most recently President, CEO, and Chairman of Vancouver based and listed Premium Exploration Inc. He has practiced law in Idaho for more than twenty-five years, with an extensive background in environmental and mining law, including permitting projects from the exploration to mining phases. Joining Mr. Steiner, Mr. John Swallow has been appointed as President of New Jersey and will also join the Board of Directors.

Mr. Swallow is a businessman from Coeur d'Alene and the former chairman of Timberline Resources Corporation. Mr. Steiner and Mr. Swallow will replace departing board members Fred W. Brackebusch, William C. Rust, M. Kathleen Sims, and Ivan R. Linscott. Also Tina C. Brackebusch has stepped down as corporate secretary.

Mr. Fred Brackebusch is retiring from the company and Board to pursue other interests, including mining research and development. New Jersey Vice-President and Director Grant Brackebusch will remain with the company.