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International Tower Hill Adds Two Mining Veterans to the Board of Directors

Today : Thursday 30 January 2014
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International Tower Hill Adds Two Mining Veterans to the Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jan 30, 2014) - International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. ("ITH" or the "Company") (TSX:ITH)(NYSEMKT:THM) today announced the addition of Stephen A. Lang and John J. Ellis to the Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2014. Mr. Lang has also been elected Chairman of the Board.

Tom Irwin, President and CEO, said, "We are pleased to strengthen our board and company with directors of such high caliber. Steve and John bring tremendous industry knowledge, experience and leadership that will be instrumental in advancing ITH into our next stage of development. Furthermore, Steve Lang's qualifications, including his time at Kinross's Fort Knox Gold Mine in Alaska, makes him an ideal fit to Chair our Board as we optimize our Livengood Gold Project."

Stephen Lang is a Mining Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry. He currently serves as Chairman of Centerra Gold Inc. and as a Director of Allied Nevada Gold Corp. Previously, Mr. Lang was President and CEO and a member of the board of directors of Centerra Gold Inc. Prior to that, he held senior positions at Stillwater Mining Company, Barrick Gold Corporation, Rio Algom and Kinross Gold/Amax, where he worked with Tom Irwin. Mr. Lang earned a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla.

John Ellis is a Professional Engineer with over 50 years of experience in the mining industry. He currently serves as a Director of Mexivada Mining Corp. and Sunshine Silver Mines Corporation and is involved in consulting for a number of international mining companies. Mr. Ellis previously served as Chairman and CEO of AngloGold North America and Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company. Prior to that, he held senior positions at Inspiration Resources Corp., and CVRD-Inco. His career has included service as a Director on the Mining Association of Canada and the National Mining Association. Mr. Ellis graduated from the Haileybury School of Mines and the Montana College of Science and Technology.

About International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. controls a 100% interest in the world-class Livengood Gold Project accessible by paved highway 70 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska.

On behalf of International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

Thomas E. Irwin, President and Chief Executive Officer

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