EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Sanbrado confirmed as emerging gold stand-out

West African Resources (ASX: WAF) has confirmed its Sanbrado gold project in Burkina Faso as one of the most attractive gold projects globally with initial production of more than 250,000 ounces per annum ensuring rapid payback and attractive financial metrics.

Michael Quinn
 Mining is on its way to Sanbrado in Burkina Faso

Mining is on its way to Sanbrado in Burkina Faso

The US$185 million development has an after-tax net present value of US$405 million and an internal rate of return of 49%, with a 16-month payback. Production in the first five years averages 211,000...

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