Columbus Gold Corp. announced that it has made key changes to its Board of Directors and management team, resulting from the recent decision of the Montagne d'Or joint-venture (Columbus 44.99%/Nordgold 55.01%) to proceed with construction of the Montagne d'Or gold deposit in French Guiana, France. Russell Ball has been appointed an Independent Director. Mr. Ball most recently served the Chief Financial Officer of Goldcorp Inc. and prior to that as the Chief Financial Officer Newmont Mining Corp. His extensive experience will be vital, among other things, engaging with major mining companies, contributing to corporate strategy, and accessin capital markets. Marie-Hélène Bérard has been appointed an Independent Director. Ms. Bérard is a former high-ranking French civil servant; she was Special Adviser to Mr. Jacques Chirac, the former French President, and is currently the Treasurer of the Chirac Foundation. She is the President of MHB SAS. She chairs Columbus' French Advisory Board and, with her appointment as an Independent Director, will continue to play a key role with regard to Columbus' strategy in France. Mr. Ball and Ms. Bérard replace Donald Gustafson who passed away in 2017, and Gil Atzmon who has retired. Rock Lefrançois has been promoted to President and will hold the titles of President & COO. Mr. Lefrançois joined Columbus as Chief Operating Officer in 2013 and was responsible for advancing the Montagne d'Or gold deposit from the exploration stage through to the completion of the feasibility study. Warren Beil has been appointed to the positions of Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Beil is a corporate and capital markets lawyer skilled in advising companies operating in the mining sector. Mr. Beil replaces Andrew Yau, the Interim Corporate Secretary and current Chief Financial Officer of Columbus. Mr. Yau continues in his role as the Chief Financial Officer. Robert Giustra has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and will continue in his role as Chairman focusing on capital markets, corporate strategy and M&A.