Emgold Mining Corp. announced that it has appointed Grant T. Smith, CA as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Lisa Maxwell as Corporate Secretary. Effective September 1, 2012, accounting services for the company will be contracted with Clearline Chartered Accountants and corporate secretarial services will be contracted with Sequoia Corporate Services, both located in Vancouver, B.C. Mr. Smith is currently the treasurer of the Honour House Society.

Ms. Maxwell brings 18 years of business and entrepreneurial experience to her position as Corporate Secretary with Emgold.