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ASANKO GOLD APPOINTS COLIN STEYN AS CHAIRMAN
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Re: News Release - Monday, March 03, 2014
Asanko Gold Appoints Colin Steyn As Chairman
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Vancouver, British Columbia, March 3, 2014 - Asanko Gold ("Asanko")
(TSX, NYSE MKT: AKG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin
Steyn as Chairman of the Board of Directors following the first meeting
of the newly constituted Board post the successful acquisition of PMI
Gold.
The other members of the Board are Peter Breese (President and
CEO), Peter Bradford, Gordon Fretwell, Marcel de Groot, Michael Price
and Shawn Wallace.
Colin Steyn has over 30 years experience in the resources sector with
particular expertise in developing mines in Southern Africa.
During his
career, Colin was one of the original founders of TSX-listed LionOre
Mining and subsequently President and CEO, building the Company into a
major international mining house prior to its acquisition by Norilsk
Nickel International in 2007 for US$6.7 billion.
He was also Executive
Director in charge of metallurgical operations in Zimbabwe for Rio
Tinto.
More recently, he was a Non-Executive Director of Mantra
Resources, until its US$1 billion acquisition by ARMZ Uranium Holding
Co.
("ARMZ"), the 51.4% shareholder in Uranium One in 2011.
Mr Steyn
is also Chairman of TSX-Listed Coalspur Mines.
Asankos President and CEO, Peter Breese, commented: "As we prepare for
the start of Phase 1 construction at our flagship Asanko Gold Mine, we
are pleased that Colin has agreed to accept the role of Chairman,
bringing his experience and wisdom to guide the Company through this
critical phase of growth on our way to achieving our vision of becoming
a mid-tier gold mining company.
Our Board has a well-rounded set of
skills and experience in building and operating mines from a technical,
legal, financial and corporate governance perspective".
Board Biographies
Peter Breese, Director, President & CEO
Mr Breese has over 25 years of operational experience in the global
mining industry, predominantly in southern Africa & Australia.
Prior to
joining Asanko, he was most recently CEO of Mantra Resources, before
its US$1 billion acquisition by ARMZ in 2011 and Chief Executive of
Norilsk International, following its acquisition of LionOre Mining in
2007, where he was COO.
Mr Breese is also a Director of Coalspur
Mines.
Peter Bradford, Director
Mr Bradford has over 35 years experience in gold and base metals
operations across Africa and Australia.
Most recently, he was CEO of
PMI Gold before its acquisition by Asanko Gold.
Mr Bradford, a Mining
Engineer, has extensive experience in Ghana as the CEO of Golden Star
Resources from 1999 to 2007 as well as being a past President of the
Ghanaian Chamber of Mines.
During his long career, he has also been
CEO of Copperbelt Minerals, as well as a Director of Kula Gold and
Anvil Mining.
He is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining &
Metallurgy and a Member of the Society for Mining Metallurgy &
Exploration.
Gordon Fretwell, Director
Mr Fretwell has been a lawyer for over 25 years, providing corporate
finance and securities law advice to publicly traded companies and to
private companies proposing to go public.
He is a Director of various
public companies in the resource sector, including Northern Dynasty
Minerals, Curis Resources and Coro Mining.
Mr.
Fretwell has extensive
experience as a member and chairman of corporate committees including
audit, nominating and corporate governance, compensation and special
committees.
He holds a B.
Comm and Bachelor of Laws degree.
Marcel de Groot, Director
Mr de Groot is a co-founder and president of Pathway Capital, a
Vancouver based venture capital company that has played a significant
role in the organization and development of a number of mining
companies, including Peru Copper (acquired by Chinalco in 2007), Lowell
Copper and CIC Resources.
Mr.
de Groot is a co-founder and former
chairman of Luna Gold and was a director of Underworld Resources until
its acquisition by Kinross.
He is also a Director of Sandstorm Metals
and Energy.
Michael Price, Director
Mr Price has over 35 years experience in mining and mining finance.
He
is currently a Non-Executive Director of Eldorado Gold, Forbes &
Manhattan Coal and Central Asia Metals.
During his career, he has held
senior positions at Barclays Capital, Societe General & NM Rothschild
and Sons.
Has also advised Lubel Coal, First Nickel, Riversdale Mining,
Goldbelt Resources and Cluff Gold.
Shawn Wallace, Director
Mr Wallace has over 20 years experience in building a number of
high-quality mineral exploration, development and production stage
companies.
He is one of the founders of Asanko Gold and previously
Chairman.
Mr Wallace is currently President & CEO of Auryn Resources,
Chairman and Director of Cayden Resources and a Director of Stratton
Resources.
Enquiries:
For further information please visit www.asanko.com or contact:
Alex Buck, Manager - Investor Relations
Telephone: +44-7932-740-452
Email:
Greg McCunn, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: +1-778-729-0604
Email:
General enquiries:
About Asanko Gold Inc.
Asankos vision is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that
maximizes value for all its stakeholders.
Asankos flagship project is
the fully financed, multi-million ounce Asanko Gold Mine Project
located in Ghana, West Africa.
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.
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