Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. announced the appointment of François Vézina as vice-president, project development. Mr. Vézina is a mining engineer with over 17 years of experience in mining and has extensive experience in open pit and underground operations in Finland, Mexico and Canada. François was the Technical Service Manager for Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited and was responsible for overseeing the completion of the feasibility studies of LaRonde II, Pinos Altos and Kittilä. Mr. Vézina is presently the mine director of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.