International Tower shares surge 11.59% premarket after appointing veteran mining executive Andrew Cole to its board.

International Tower Hill Mines rose 11.59% in premarket trading following the announcement that it appointed veteran mining executive Andrew (Andy) Cole to its board of directors, effective April 1, 2026. The addition of Cole, a seasoned industry leader, is expected to strengthen the company’s strategic direction and operational expertise, likely contributing to the sharp premarket increase as investors reacted positively to the leadership enhancement.