Monarques Gold Corporation announced the appointment of Michel Bouchard as Chairman of the Corporation's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Bouchard, who is already a director, will replace Michel Baril, who will move into the role of the Chair of the Audit Committee. Michel Bouchard has over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, development and production and is credited with the discovery of the Bouchard-H©bert mine in northwestern Quebec. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Clifton Star Resources until recently, and has previously held senior management positions with Aiguebelle Resources, Audrey Resources, Lyon Lake Mines, SOQUEM, McWatters Mining, Cadiscor Resources, North American Palladium and NAP Quebec Mines. He also sits on the boards of a number of other public mining companies.