Gold Resource Corporation announced new leadership in conjunction with the spin-off of its Nevada Mining Unit to shareholders as Fortitude Gold Corporation.  The Corporation’s Board of Directors announced leadership changes include:  Gold Resource Corporation Chairman Mr. Bill Conrad has stepped down as Chairman and will continue to serve as an independent director on the Company’s board.  Current Gold Resource Corporation director Mr. Alex Morrison has been appointed to serve as Chairman.  Outgoing Gold Resource Corporation CEO, President and director Mr. Jason Reid has stepped down from all Company positions to lead Fortitude Gold.  Mr. Allen Palmiere has been appointed CEO and a director of Gold Resource Corporation.  Ms. Lila A. Manassa Murphy and Mr. Joseph Driscoll have been appointed as independent directors to Gold Resource Corporation’s Board.  Gold Resource Corporation has completed the spin-off of the Company’s Nevada Mining Unit into a separate, stand-alone public company, Fortitude Gold Corporation on December 31, 2020.  Mr. Bill Conrad serves as Fortitude Gold’s Board Chairman, while Mr. Jason Reid serves as Fortitude Gold’s CEO, President and director.  Mr. Alex Morrison (new Gold Resource Corporation Board Chairman) .