VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Mining Gold Corp. (“First Mining” or the “Company”) (TSX:FF) (OTCQX:FFMGF) (Frankfurt:FMG) announces the appointment of Jeff Swinoga to the Company’s Board of Directors and the departure of Patrick Donnelly as President of the Company. Effective immediately, Jeff Swinoga will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, along with the former responsibilities of Mr. Donnelly.