** HC Wainwright & Co starts coverage of Canada-based gold
miner's U.S.-listed shares AKG.N with "buy" and price target
of $1.60
** Brokerage says gold production at Asanko Gold mine has
steadily increased since starting in 2016
** AKG has JV with Gold Fields Ltd GFIJ.J for Asanko Gold
mine in Ghana; brokerage says Gold Fields is a strong partner
that would help develop asset further amid co's shift to
increase cash flow
** Considering co's strong operational foundation, co is
positioned to achieve organic growth and increase shareholder
value - HC Wainwright
** Up to Monday's close, U.S.-listed stock had fallen ~19%
YTD
(Reporting by Debroop Roy in Bengaluru)
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