Sept 16 (Reuters) - Asanko Gold Inc AKG.TO :
* Construction update on phase 1 of the Asanko Gold mine in Ghana which is nearing completion
* Says phase 1 Asanko Gold mine project is 75% complete and slightly ahead of schedule for first gold in early Q1 2016
* Phase 1 will be long life mine producing 190,000 ounces of gold per annum at steady state, with first gold pour on track for early Q1 2016
* Says project on budget with $180 million of the $295 million capital cost spent
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