Asante GOLD Extends Keyhole High Grade Shear
ASANTE GOLD EXTENDS KEYHOLE HIGH GRADE SHEAR
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Vancouver, British Columbia – October 26, 2017 – Asante Gold Corporation ( CSE:ASE/
FRANKFURT:1A9/OTC:ASGOF) (“Asante Gold” or the “ Company”) is pleased to announce
final assay results from the 6 hole 790m second phase diamond drilling program on our Keyhole
Option in Ghana.
Further to our Phase 1 drill results announced on April 27 th 2017, the MEM shear zone has now
been traced for a distance of 825m and to depths of 150m and is open along strike and to depth .
Visible gold was noted in multiple intersections in the sulfide and quartz mineralized shear zon e,
with grades to 15.9g/t Au. Mineralized intersections in the central 400m long section of the
MEM shear averaged 9.6g/t Au over estimated average true widths of 1.2m.
Given the locally high grades encountered, and the significant strike and depth potential of this
shear as well as the prospect of finding numerous other mineralized shears in the MEM area and
several kilometres to the north and south , management is highly encouraged to aggressively
continue exploring the option.
On conclusion of additional land acquisition, which is well advanced, further ground geophysical
surveys will be conducted to locate other shear zone /dilational breaks, and further drilling to test
down dip of the high grade section of the MEM shear is planned subject to available f unding.
The target is an orogenic , shear zone related , gold deposit. This type of target has the potential
for increased widths and extensive strike length and vertical plunges as at AngloGold Ashanti’s
world class Obuasi mine.
A map showing the drill collars, significant gold assays and ground IP results, is available at:
http://www.asantegold.com/assets/img/MEMPH2_CollarAssayPlan.pdf, and a drill section at:
http://www.asantegold.com/assets/img/SectMEMDDH11_1_assays.pdf .
The Company also announ ces that it intends to raise additional working capital via a private
placement of units in the capital stock of the Company, and to complete a shares for debt
financing with interested creditors, at our 90 day VWAP of $0.10 per share. Further details will
be announced when available.
On behalf of the Board,
"Douglas R. MacQuarrie"
President and CEO
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Significant assays >=1.00g/t Au are noted in the table below:
Table One: Phase 2 - Significant Drill Hole Assay Results
Drill Hole WGS84E WGS84N Dip
(deg)
Azimuth
(deg)
Length
(m)
MEM17-011A 588189 672370 -45 135 113
MEM17-011C 588189 672370 -70 135 195
MEM17-012 588438 672611 -50 137 137
MEM17-013 587990 672152 -45 135 113
MEM17-014 588578 672709 -50 137 110
MEM17-015 588077 672239 -60 135 122
Table Two: Phase 2 - Drill Collar data
Drill Hole From
(metres)
To
(metres)
Intercept
(metres)
Wt. Average
g/t Au, uncut
MEM17-011A 97.00 98.00 1.0 7.05
MEM17-011C 153.85 154.85 1.0 4.13
MEM17-011C 156.00 157.00 1.0 2.02
MEM17-011C 157.00 158.00 1.0 1.52
MEM17-012 126.14 127.02 0.88 15.90
MEM17-014 93.00 94.00 1.0 4.36
MEM17-014 94.00 95.00 1.0 1.73
MEM17-014 96.50 98.00 1.5 2.84
MEM17-014 102.50 103.50 1.0 1.55
MEM17-015 96.00 97.00 1.0 1.90
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Scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and
approved by Douglas R. MacQuarrie, P.Geo. (B.C.) Geology & Geophysics , the President and
CEO of the Company, who is a "qualified person" under NI 43 -101. Field work , core logging
and sampling was supervised by Donald G. Allen, MASc. P.Eng. (B.C.) who is a "qualified
person" under NI 43 -101. HQ and NQ core was logged, sawn and sampled at our secure core
logging facility in Dunkwa , Ghana, with half core samples sent to ALS Ghana Limited
laboratory in Kumasi, and analyzed for gold by fire assay AA on a 5 0 gram sample charge .
Selected rejects from ALS, where visible gold was noted or suspected in the core logging, were
sent for total gold screened metallic assay to SGS Laboratory Services GH Ltd., Tarkwa, Ghana.
Laboratory QC consisted of inserting both blanks and standards into the sample stream and
multiple re-assays of selected anomalous samples. Results from the QC program suggest that the
reported results are accur ate. Intercept lengths reported are core lengths, true widths are
estimated at 70 to 85 percent of intercept lengths.
About Asante Gold Corporation
Asante is continuing to source equity/debt or joint venture funding to develop the Kubi Mining Lease in Ghana as a
potential near term underground mine; and exploring the Keyhole, Fahiakoba and Betenase concessions /options, all
adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle.
For further information please contact:
Douglas MacQuarrie, President and CEO, tel: +1 604-558-1134; E-mail: [email protected]
Doreen Kent, Shareholder Communications, tel: +1 604-948-9450; E-mail: [email protected]
Florian Riedl-Riedenstein, Director; European Investor Relations, E-mail: [email protected]
Additional information is available on our web site at: www.asantegold.com
This news release contains statements of forward -looking information (or "FLI") including those in respect of future
exploration, joint venture, development, permitting and mining at Kubi and the other properties in which the
Company has an interest, financings, requisite shareholder approvals and timing for closing of the options. FLI
involves risks and uncertainties which could cau se actual results to vary from the FLI. The risk factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially include: the risk of failure to obtain sufficient financing; the inherent risks
involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties; the uncertainties involved in interpreting drill
results and other exploration data; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities; the geology,
grade and continuity of mineralization; the possibility that future exploration, developme nt or mining results will not
be consistent with the Company’s expectations; accidents, equipment breakdowns, labor disputes or other
unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in production and operations; the availability and costs of suitable toll
milling facilities; fluctuating prices of metals and other commodities; currency fluctuations; the possibility of project
cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing
needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs
and expenses; regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulatory restrictions and liability and the lack of
any assurance that the Company will receive all of the necessary governmental title and approvals to proceed with
the development of its projects. The material factors and assumptions on which the FLI is based include the
extensive Kubi drilling database and current mineral resource estimate , the previously successful permitting, mining,
trucking and milling operations at Kubi, the local availability of skilled labor, plant and machinery, and the positive
results from previous metallurgical tests on the Kubi Main deposit mineralization. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update FLI except as required by applicable law. Such information represents management's best
judgment based on information currently available. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on FLI.
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