Ashanti Gold Corp. announce additional results from the recently completed 105 hole Reverse Circulation ("RC") and Diamond Drill ("DD"), 12,283 metre drill program that tested mineralization on the Kossanto East Project (the "Property") in western Mali. Results presented here and previously (see June 28 and July 3 Press Releases) demonstrate strong positive results from drill holes in the Gourbassi East Main Zone including affirmation of east- dipping mineralized zones and continuity of mineralization along strike. In addition, the Company has identified and tested three other target areas near Gourbassi East as well as Gourbassi West. The company awaits results from these targets.