LKA Gold Incorporated announced that Mr. Francois Viens has joined the company's Board of Directors. Francois Viens is the former Vice President of Business Development and Exploration for Cambior Inc. Previously, Mr. Viens was Vice President Exploration for Ariane Gold and Hope Bay Gold Corp. and most recently, CEO of Bear Lake Gold.

Mr. Viens is a geological engineer with extensive experience exploring and developing multi-million ounce gold deposits in North and South Americas.