TriStar Gold Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Mark Isto to the Board of Directors as an independent director. Dr. Quinton Hennigh will be standing down from the Board of Directors but will continue to support the Company as a member of the technical advisory committee. Mr. Isto has 38 years of experience in mining engineering, mine management, and project development on a regional and global basis. Mr. Isto is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Royal Gold Corporation.