Vancouver, B.C……..International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (“ITH” or the “Company”) - (TSX: ITH, NYSE-MKT: THM, Frankfurt: IW9) announces the resignation, effective as of January 29, 2013, of Mr. Jonathan Berg as a director of the Company.  Mr. Berg has been a director since January, 2012.

“We appreciate the contribution Mr. Berg has provided the Company as a member of our Board of Directors over the past year” commented Mr. Don Ewigleben, CEO of ITH.  The Board of Directors thanks Jonathan for his contribution to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

The Board does not intend to fill the vacancy at this time.

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.

(signed) Donald C. Ewigleben

Donald C. Ewigleben
President & Chief Executive Officer

Contact Information:   
Michelle Stachnik, 
Manager – Investor Relations
E-mail: [email protected] 
Toll-Free: 1-855-208-4642 Ext. 203

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