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West African Resources produced a record 127,950 ounces of gold in the September quarter, keeping its 2026 guidance within reach. Strong output at Kiaka offset weaker Sanbrado production, although explosives permitting remains an unresolved operational constraint.

Sarama Resources has issued 16.5 million Performance Share Units to its directors and CFO, linking incentives directly to key arbitration outcomes against the Government of Burkina Faso. Half of the awards vest on receipt of an arbitration ruling, and the rest on receipt of any award funds.

Sarama Resources has offloaded its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects to Riedel Resources, securing a substantial equity stake while progressing a US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

Orezone Gold Corporation posted record quarterly and half-year gold production, boosted by the Casa Berardi acquisition and Bomboré's hard rock plant ramp-up, driving strong revenue and earnings growth in H1 2026.

Orezone Gold Corporation’s latest drilling at Bomboré reveals significant extensions and high-grade zones, setting the stage for a material resource and reserve upgrade expected in early 2027.

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) delivered a record quarterly gold production of 125,179 ounces in Q2 2026, maintaining its trajectory toward full-year guidance amid robust cash generation and promising drilling results.

Sarama Resources has offloaded its Western Australian gold projects to Riedel Resources for A$3.2 million in cash and shares, securing a substantial equity stake and executive influence in the buyer while limiting shareholder dilution amid its arbitration claim.

Orezone Gold delivered a solid Q2 2026 as a multi-mine producer with Bomboré mining ahead of schedule and Casa Berardi advancing underground development despite a wildfire-induced pause. The company reaffirmed its 2026 production guidance amid operational challenges.

West African Resources has hit significant high-grade gold zones below the M5 South underground Ore Reserve at Sanbrado, with drilling results suggesting substantial Ore Reserve growth potential. The company plans to integrate these findings into its 2027 resource update and production outlook.

West African Resources delivered 125,179 ounces of gold in Q2 2026, maintaining momentum toward its full-year guidance amid ongoing permitting hurdles and a major equity transaction at Kiaka.

Sarama Resources has secured A$1.42 million through the first tranche of its A$1.5 million equity placement, with the second tranche involving director participation pending shareholder approval.

Sarama Resources has raised A$1.5 million through a private placement to fund copper-gold exploration in New South Wales and support its US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso. The arbitration hearing is set for February 2027, while Sarama plans to retain significant equity in Riedel Resources following a major asset sale.