Asanko Gold Ghana Wins Prestigious "Mining Company of the Year" for a Second Year in a Row
Asanko Gold Ghana Wins Prestigious "Mining Company of the Year"
for a Second Year in a Row
VANCOUVER
,
Dec. 2, 2019
/CNW/ -
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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