TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 30, 2009) - High River Gold Mines Ltd. ("High River" or the "Company") (TSX:HRG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrei Maslov to the board of directors. Mr. Maslov currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of High River.

About High River

High River is a gold company with interests in producing mines and advanced exploration projects in Burkina Faso and Russia.