International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. announced that Thomas E. Irwin has been promoted to the positions of ITH Vice President, Alaska and President, Tower Hill Mines Inc., the U.S. operating subsidiary. Effective immediately, Mr. Irwin will assume responsibility for management of all Alaska activities of the subsidiary for the Livengood Gold Project. The company has also appointed Karl Hanneman to the position of Alaska General Manager.

Mr. Hanneman has been with the company since May 2010, during which time he was responsible for assembling the Alaska team and served as Project Manager.