April 5 (Reuters) - Ashanti Gold Corp:
* ARRANGED A NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF UP TO 15,000,000 UNITS AT A PRICE OF $0.15 PER UNIT
* NET PROCEEDS FROM OFFERING ARE INTENDED TO BE USED TO FUND EXPLORATION COSTS ON KOSSANTO EAST PROPERTY IN MALI
* IN AGREEMENTS ON COMPANY’S PROJECTS IN GHANA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: