UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2020
Commission File No. 001-33580
GALIANO GOLD INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 1640, 1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3X1, Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F [ ] Form 40-F [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) [ ]
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibit 99.1 included with this report is hereby incorporated by reference into the registrant’s registration statement on Form F-10 (File no. 333-239109), and to be part thereof from the date on which this report is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 99.1 | Material Change Report dated August 6, 2020 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GALIANO GOLD INC.
| /s/ Fausto Di Trapani | |
| Fausto Di Trapani | |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
| Date: August 7, 2020 |
FORM 51-102F3
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT
Item 1: Name and Address of Company
Galiano Gold Inc. (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.) ("Galiano" or the "Company")
1066 West Hastings Street, Suite 1640
Vancouver, BC
V6E 3X1
Item 2: Date of Material Change
July 31, 2020
Item 3: News Release
The news release announcing the material change referred to in this report was disseminated on July 31, 2020 through Globe Newswire and a copy has been filed under Galiano's profile on SEDAR.
Item 4: Summary of Material Change
On July 31, 2020, Galiano announced the death of the Company's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Josephat Zvaipa, as a result of complications associated with a COVID-19 infection. The Asanko Gold Mine Joint Venture will continue to be managed by the Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of Asanko Gold Ghana, Mr. Fred Attakumah.
Item 5:
5.1 Full Description of Material Change
On July 31, 2020, Galiano announced with a heavy heart the passing of the Company's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Josephat Zvaipa, as a result of complications associated with a COVID-19 infection. The entire Galiano Gold and Asanko Gold Ghana family mourns this loss and extends its deepest sympathies to Joe's family.
Mr. Zvaipa joined the group in 2014 and had been the Managing Director of Asanko Gold Ghana Limited from 2015 to mid-2019 during the time that the Asanko Gold Mine was financed, built and commissioned.
Joe moved to Johannesburg to assume the role of Chief Operating Officer of Galiano Gold in 2019. His booming voice, passion and larger-than-life personality will be sorely missed.
The Asanko Gold Mine Joint Venture will continue to be managed by the Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of Asanko Gold Ghana, Mr. Fred Attakumah.
5.2 Disclosure for Restructuring Transaction
Not applicable.
Item 6: Reliance on Subsection 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102
Not applicable.
Item 7: Omitted Information
Not applicable.
Item 8: Executive Officer
For further information, please contact Lynette Gould, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations of Galiano, at (778) 729-0608.
Item 9: Date of Report
August 6, 2020.