11:24 AM EST - Asanko Gold Inc. : Provided an update on the development of the Esaase Project, which forms part of the multi-pit Asanko Gold Mine located in Ghana, West Africa. The AGM is a 50-50 joint venture with Gold Fields Ltd which is managed and operated by Asanko. Highlights include successful completion of Esaase bulk sampling in Q4 2018. Trial mining operations at Esaase commenced in January 2019, as planned. The company mined 95,899 tonnes @ 1.2 g/t in January 2019 @ 0.5g/t cut-off grade, and arrived at a development decision by JV partners to proceed with Esaase development expected Q2 2019. Asanko Gold Inc.
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