New Jersey Mining Company announced appointment of Patrick Highsmith as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Highsmith is twenty-five year veteran of the mining industry with wide-ranging expertise and an accomplished track record. Most recently, Mr. Highsmith served as lead advisor to Juniper Resources LLC.

Outgoing President John Swallow, will remain with the company as a Director and outgoing CEO, Del Steiner, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman.