Trading Halt

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Stock West African Resources Ltd (WAF.ASX)
Release Time 17 Apr 2026, 10:38 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 West African Resources Requests Trading Halt
Key Points
  • Pending announcement on Burkina Faso government's potential acquisition of 25% stake in Kiaka gold project
  • Trading halt to remain until earlier of announcement release or market open on April 21
  • Company not aware of any reason why trading halt should not be granted
Full Summary

West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF) has requested an immediate trading halt in its securities pending the release of an announcement regarding the publication of a decree by the Burkina Faso government in relation to its potential acquisition of an additional 25% stake in the share capital of the company's subsidiary Kiaka SA, the owner of the recently constructed Kiaka gold project. The trading halt will remain in place until the earlier of the release of the announcement by the company and the commencement of normal trading on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The company is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted and has provided all necessary information to the ASX to facilitate the trading halt.