Asanko Gold Scores at Akwasiso and Boosts Production Guidance

Raymond James, Asanko Gold Inc., Sept. 19, 2016
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Clarus Securities, Asanko Gold Inc., Sept. 16 and Sept. 20, 2016
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CIBC, Asanko Gold Inc., Sept. 16, 2016
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Haywood Securities, Asanko Gold Inc., Sept. 15, 2016
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Haywood Securities, Inc. has reviewed lead projects of Asanko Gold Inc. (AKG-T) and a portion of the expenses for this travel may have been reimbursed by the issuer.

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