PRECIOUS METALS

West African on track for gold guidance

WEST AFRICAN Resources says it is on track to meet 2022 guidance of 220,000-240,000 ounces at all-in sustaining costs of US$1040-1100/oz after producing 64,114oz in the June quarter at AISC of $959/oz.

 Sanbrado, Burkina Faso

Sanbrado, Burkina Faso

The Burkina Faso miner's cash balance increased A$10 million quarter-on-quarter to $222 million following an income tax payment of $79 million being made.

Partly offsetting the tax was a $14 million VAT refund.

News flow expected in the current quarter includes the feasibility results from the Kiaka asset, and ongoing exploration results from the promising MV3 target.

WAF believes MV3 is is "shaping up as an outstanding open pit opportunity 6km northwest of (the) Sanbrado mine".

Capital markets firm Argonaut estimates WAF's margin above total costs is "still healthy at 20%".

It also suggested again beat top end production guidance, after "easily" beating forecasts last year.

Shares in WAF were up 2.5% to $1.20 in morning trade, capitalising the company at $1.23 billion.

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