Seabridge Gold, Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Richard C. Kraus as an independent director. Mr. Kraus is an accomplished business leader with a broad range of experience as an investor, board director, senior executive and business consultant across multiple industries with an emphasis on mining and natural resources. Mr. Kraus is currently Executive Chairman of The RMH Group, Inc. To make room for Mr. Kraus, James S. Anthony, one of the company's founders and large shareholders, has agreed to step down from the Board.