VANCOUVER, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Asanko Gold Inc.
("Asanko" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE American: AKG) is
pleased to announce that for the second year in a row Asanko Gold
Ghana ("AGGL") has won the prestigious "Mining Company of the Year"
award from the Ghana Chamber of Mines at the annual Ghana Mining
Industry Awards Ceremony. The company also received the "Best
Company in Exploration" and was first runner-up to "Best Company in
Innovation." AGGL is a 50:50 joint venture between Asanko Gold Inc.
and Gold Fields Ltd.
"We are elated that for the second year in a row Asanko Gold
Ghana has won such a prestigious award from the Ghana Chamber of
Mines against very intense competition," said Greg McCunn, Chief Executive Officer. "As a
relatively young mine within Ghana
this award recognizes the commitment that our team continues to
demonstrate through its leadership in innovation in the workplace
and ensuring we operate in a safe, socially and environmentally
responsible manner."
"I am incredibly proud of our team for receiving these awards,"
said Fred Attakumah, Executive Vice-President and Managing Director
of Asanko Gold Ghana. "This is the highest recognition in
Ghana for a mining company in the
areas of health & safety, social and environmental
responsibility and innovation and shows the tireless efforts and
dedication of the entire Asanko Gold Ghana team. We will continue
to seek further innovative ways of excelling in health and safety
performance, respect for the environment and relations with our
community partners."
The "Mining Company of the Year" Award is presented annually to
the mining company that has achieved the highest aggregate results
in the five categories of Occupational Health and Safety, Financial
Performance, Corporate Social Investment, Local Content,
Environmental Management and Innovation.
About Asanko Gold Inc.
Asanko is focused on building a
low-cost, mid-tier gold mining company through organic production
growth, exploration and disciplined deployment of its financial
resources. The company currently operates and manages the Asanko
Gold Mine, located in Ghana,
West Africa which is jointly owned
with Gold Fields Ltd. The Company is strongly committed to the
highest standards for environmental management, social
responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and
neighbouring communities. For more information, please
visit www.asanko.com.
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