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West African Resources forecasts a record 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold production in 2026, driven by full-year output from Kiaka and sustained performance at Sanbrado. The company plans significant drilling and capital investment to extend mine life and enhance growth.

A brutal split opened up in small caps: a few stocks surged on hard approvals and funding, while many resource names slid even after announcing big numbers. The week’s tape looked simple: investors paid for certainty and sold anything that still needs time, permits, or more cash.

A brutal sell-off in a few small caps did most of the damage this week, even as project funding and resource upgrades kept rolling in. Lithium, rare earths and tungsten news stayed constructive, but traders punished anything that looked like delays, dilution or weaker prices.

West African Resources has reported a robust A$567 million net profit after tax for 2025, driven by strong gold production and operational cash flow. The successful ramp-up of the Kiaka gold production centre and sustained output from Sanbrado underpin the company’s positive outlook for 2026.

West African Resources confirms ongoing talks with Burkina Faso’s government over a proposed 25% equity increase in Kiaka SA, while maintaining steady operations at its key sites.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

West African Resources has reported significant diamond drilling results extending high-grade gold mineralisation well below its current resource at Sanbrado, Burkina Faso, setting the stage for a major resource update in Q2 2026.

West African Resources Limited reported a robust cash flow for the December 2025 quarter, ending with a strong cash position of A$584.1 million. The company’s operating activities generated significant cash inflows, offsetting substantial investing and financing outflows.

West African Resources has met its 2025 gold production and cost targets for the fifth consecutive year, reporting robust quarterly results and promising exploration outcomes that suggest extended mine life at Sanbrado.

West African Resources has delivered a record 300,383 ounces of gold in 2025, hitting its production guidance for the fifth consecutive year, driven by strong performances at its Sanbrado and Kiaka mines in Burkina Faso.

West African Resources reports significant diamond drilling results beneath the M5 North open-pit at Sanbrado, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation and potential to extend mine life beyond current reserves.