Asanko Gold Ghana Wins Prestigious “Mining Company of the Year” at the Ghana Mining Industry Awards
December 03 2018 - 7:00AM
Asanko Gold Inc. (“Asanko” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE
American: AKG) is delighted to announce Asanko Gold Ghana
has won the prestigious “Mining Company of the Year” and the “Best
Performer in Innovation” Awards from the Ghana Chamber of Mines at
the annual Ghana Mining Industry Awards Ceremony.
“We are thrilled that Asanko Gold Ghana has won
the highest accolade possible from the Ghana Chamber of Mines and
been recognised as “the Mining Company of the Year,” amidst stiff
competition,” said Peter Breese, President & CEO.
“This is a fantastic accomplishment given the
fact that we are still a young business. It is testament to the
quality of our in-country leadership team, the dedication and
commitment of all our employees and contractors, as well as the
support from our local communities and host government, that we
have been able to win this award in under three years since we
first poured gold and commenced production.”
He continued: “We are also proud to have
received recognition for our Project 5 Million processing plant
upgrade with the “Best Performer in Innovation” Award. The upgrade
from 3Mtpa to 5Mtpa has gone extremely well, with the plant
consistently achieving above design throughput levels whilst
maintaining excellent gold recoveries over the past three
quarters.”
The annual flagship “Mining Company of the Year”
Award is presented to the mining company that has achieved the
highest aggregate results in the five categories of Occupational
Health and Safety, Corporate Social Investment, Local Content,
Environmental Management, Fiscal Performance and Innovation.
About Asanko Gold Inc.Asanko’s
vision is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes
value for all its stakeholders. The Company’s flagship project,
located in Ghana, West Africa, is the jointly owned Asanko Gold
Mine with Gold Fields Ltd, which Asanko manages and operates.
Asanko is managed by highly skilled and successful technical,
operational and financial professionals. The Company is strongly
committed to the highest standards for environmental management,
social responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and
neighbouring communities.
Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor the
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Enquiries:
For further information please visit: www.asanko.com, email: info@asanko.com or contact:
Alex Buck – Manager, Investor & Media Relations
Toll-Free (N.America): 1-855-246-7341
Telephone: +44-7932-740-452
Email: alex.buck@asanko.com
Andrew J. Ramcharan – SVP, Corporate Development & IR
Toll-Free (N.America): 1-855-246-7341
Telephone: +1 647 309 5130
Email: andrew.ramcharan@asanko.com
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