NewOrigin Gold Corp. announced that Andrew Thomson has stepped down from his roles as CEO and Lead Director of NewOrigin, but will remain as a director of the Company. Andrew served in the former positions to enable the Company to initiate the search for a full-time president, however his work obligations with other entities has necessitated his reduced role with NewOrigin.

Robert Valliant, the Company's Chairman, will act as interim CEO while new candidates for the position are being considered.