GTI Energy Ltd. announced that experienced uranium geologist and company director, Mr. James Baughman has been appointed to the role of Executive Director of GTI. Mr. James (Jim) Baughman, QP GDB/Red Desert, is a highly experienced Wyoming uranium geologist and corporate executive who will help guide the Company's technical & commercial activities in the US. Jim has been assisting the Company in the US on a consulting basis since September last year and has now agreed to take on the role of executive director in light of the recent addition of the Green Mountain project and an increase in field and corporate activity in Wyoming.

Jim is Former President & CEO of High Plains Uranium (sold for USD 55 million in 2006 to Uranium One) & Cyclone Uranium. Jim has 30+ years' experience advancing minerals projects from grassroots to advanced stage. He has held senior positions (i.e., Chief Geologist, Chairman, President, Acting CFO, COO) in private & publicly traded mining & mineral exploration companies during his 30-year career.

He is a registered member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, Exploration and a member of the Society of Economic Geologists with a BSc in Geology (1983 University of Wyoming) and is a registered professional geologist (P. Geo State of Wyoming). Jim is a registered Member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration and a Qualified Person (QP) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Australian Stock Exchange. Mr. Baughman will receive remuneration of US$5,000 per month with one month's notice period.