Mr. Alex Buck reports

ASANKO GOLD 2017 GUIDANCE AND SITE VISIT PRESENTATIONS

Asanko Gold Inc. will host an analyst and investor visit to its flagship project, the Asanko gold mine in Ghana, West Africa, on Nov. 18, 2016.

During the visit, Asanko will be providing an update on the phase 2 definitive feasibility study and the outlook for 2017. All the technical presentations are available on the company's website.

Guidance for 2017

The company is targeting production of 230,000 to 240,000 ounces and all-in sustaining costs of $810 (U.S.) to $840 (U.S.) per ounce.

About Asanko Gold

Asanko's vision is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for all its stakeholders. The company's flagship project is the multimillion-ounce Asanko gold mine located in Ghana, West Africa. The mine is being developed in phases. Phase 1 was built within budget and ahead of schedule, with gold production commencing in January, 2016, and commercial production declared on April 1, 2016. Ramp-up to steady-state production of 190,000 ounces per annum was achieved in second quarter 2016.