Liberty Gold Corp. appointed Darin Smith as senior vice president, corporate development. He is a finance professional with more than 20 years of experience in financial analysis and corporate strategy within the mining sector. Prior to joining Liberty Gold, he served as Senior Vice President Corporate Development at Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. where he was involved in a number of value-enhancing transactions including the merger of equals with Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. and the acquisition of Detour Gold Corp.