Congratulating the team, Peter Breese, President & CEO of Asanko Gold Inc., said,  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.

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 less than three years since we first poured gold and commenced production.

Frederick Attakumah, SVP for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, added,  Over the past three years, the whole team, including our service providers, have worked hard to establish the Asanko Gold Mine as a world class operator within the Ghanaian mining sector with a strong focus on health and safety, environmental stewardship and community development through jobs, social investment programmes and local procurement. It is immensely gratifying for this to be acknowledged by our peer group with the Mining Company of the Year and the Best Performer in Innovation  awards.

About Asanko Gold Inc.

Asanko Gold Ghana is a subsidiary of Canadian-based Asanko Gold Inc. 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.