# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001377757
**File Stem:** 0001062993-23-002196
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 4722
**Document Hash:** ff77db1c92e6de0ee3167601b01ae1b9
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001062993-23-002196.hdr.sgml**: 20230206

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001062993-23-002196

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230206

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230206

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230206

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Galiano Gold Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001377757
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-33580
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23588772

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 680 - 1066 WEST HASTINGS STREET
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6E 3X2
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 604 683 8193

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 680 - 1066 WEST HASTINGS STREET
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V6E 3X2

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Asanko Gold Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130311

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Keegan Resources Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20061006

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**UNITED STATES**<br>**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**<br>**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 <u>**February 2023**</u>

Commission File No. <u>**001-33580**</u>

<u>**GALIANO GOLD INC.**</u><br>(Translation of registrant's name into English)

**Suite 1640, 1066 West Hastings Street**<br><u>**Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3X1, Canada**</u><br>(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) [ ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) [ ]

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**SUBMITTED HEREWITH**

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| <u>**Exhibits**</u> | <u>**Description**</u> |
| [99.1](exhibit99-1.htm) | [News release dated February 6, 2023](exhibit99-1.htm) |

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**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/ Matthew Freeman* <br>________________________________<br>Matthew Freeman<br>Chief Financial Officer

Date: February 6, 2023

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## Exhibit 99.1

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![](exhibit99-1xu001.jpg)

GALIANO GOLD REPORTS DOUBLE FATALITY AT ITS ASANKO GOLD MINE

**Vancouver, British Columbia, February 6, 2023 - Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano" or the "Company") (TSX, NYSE American: GAU)** deeply regrets to report that two contractors have been fatally injured yesterday following an incident at the Asanko Gold Mine ("AGM") located in Ghana, West Africa. The AGM is a 50:50 joint venture ("JV") with Gold Fields Ltd (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI), which is managed and operated by Galiano.

AGM Emergency Services responded to the incident near the tailings storage facility where two contractors were pronounced deceased at the scene. The Company is working alongside its contractor to ensure everyone impacted by the incident is provided the required support and counseling needed during this challenging and difficult time.

"On behalf of Galiano Gold, we offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of our two colleagues," said Matt Badylak, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The appropriate authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway. Efforts are immediately underway to further reinforce the sustained Company commitment to Zero Harm and industry best practices in safety culture.

**About Galiano Gold Inc.**

Galiano is focused on creating a sustainable business capable of value creation for all stakeholders through production, exploration and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The Company operates and manages the Asanko Gold Mine, located in Ghana, West Africa, jointly owned with Gold Fields Ltd. Galiano is committed to the highest standards for environmental management, social responsibility, and the health and safety of its employees and neighbouring communities. For more information, please visit <u>www.galianogold.com</u>.

**Enquiries:**

Krista Muhr

Toll-Free (N. America): 1-855-246-7341

Telephone: 1-778-239-0446

Email: info@galianogold.com

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