The document provides an overview of the proposed joint venture transaction between Asanko Gold and Gold Fields. Key highlights include:
- Gold Fields will invest $165 million cash upfront and $20 million upon an agreed development milestone to form a 50/50 JV over Asanko's assets in Ghana.
- Asanko will use the funds to repay all outstanding debt of $164 million and emerge completely debt free.
- The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2018. Asanko will remain the manager and operator and receive a $6 million annual management fee.
- The JV provides Asanko with a strong balance sheet to fund future organic growth from the Asanko