Highland Gold Mining Ltd. announced that the Board has appointed non-executive Chairman Eugene Shvidler as Executive Chairman of Highland Gold with effect from April 22, 2015. The new position allows Mr. Shvidler to take a more hands-on role in shaping the long-term strategy of the company in this important stage of its development.

The Board has recommended a final dividend of GBP 0.020 per share which, taking into account the interim dividend paid in October 2014, makes for a total dividend of GBP 0.045 per share for the year ended December 31, 2014 against GBP 0.050 per share last year. The final dividend is expected to be paid on May 29, 2015 to shareholders on the register as of the close of business on May 1, 2015 (record date). The ex-dividend date will be April 30, 2015.