Exhibit 99.8

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors of Asanko Gold Inc.

We consent to the use of our reports, each dated March 13, 2018 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in this annual report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2017.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference of such reports in the Registration Statement on Form F-10, as amended, of the Company filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (No. 333-222363).

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March 16, 2018
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