Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> November 18, 2013

Interview with the President and CEO: International Tower Hill Mines Ltd (THM)

Ewigleben, Don
Don Ewigleben, President and CEO of International Tower Hill Mines Ltd, has over 35 years of experience in the mining industry, having held senior positions at large international producers and smaller public companies with exploration and development projects. His career has included roles overseeing mergers and acquisitions, legal, regulatory, environmental, and government affairs, including multiple projects in Alaska. Most recently he was President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Uranium Resources Inc., a publicly traded uranium producer. Prior to joining Uranium Resources Inc., in September 2009, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of AngloGold Ashanti North America and held executive positions with AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., in North America and in Johannesburg, South Africa. Prior to joining that company in 2000, he was the Vice President, Environmental and Public Affairs for Echo Bay Mines Ltd., and was responsible for the management and permitting of the AJ and Kensington projects in Alaska. Mr. Ewigleben began his career with AMAX Coal in Washington, D.C., and later as Vice President Environmental and Governmental Affairs for AMAX Gold was intimately involved with the permitting and development of the Fort Knox. Profile
TWST: Can you give us a brief overview of the company's history with some background on the Fairbanks, Alaska, area where Tower Hill is located?

Mr. Ewigleben: International Tower Hill