VANCOUVER, Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Asanko Gold
Inc. ("Asanko" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE American: AKG)
announced today the resignation of Mr. William Smart from its Board of Directors. Mr.
Smart has served as Director of the Company since November 2015. As announced previously, Ms.
Judith Mosely has been appointed to
the board of directors effective January 1,
2020 and will replace Mr. Smart, leaving the total number of
directors at seven.
Mr. Colin Steyn, Chair of the
Board of Directors, has also decided that he will not be seeking
re-election at the next Annual General Meeting ("AGM") which is
expected to be held on or about April
30, 2020. Mr. Steyn has been a Director and Chairman
since October 2012. The Company has
initiated a search for an independent director to replace Mr. Steyn
on the slate of directors to be nominated for election at the
AGM.
"I would like to thank Bill for his substantial contribution
and commitment over the years," said Greg McCunn, Chief Executive Officer. "I look
forward to continuing to work with Colin over the coming months
leading up to the AGM as we work towards refreshing the board of
directors in preparation for an exciting time for the
Company."
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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