West African Resources (WAF) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
29 Oct, 2026Strategic position
Targeting annual gold production above 500,000 oz from 2027; 2026 production guidance is 430,000–490,000 oz.
Mineral Resources total 13.7 Moz and Ore Reserves 7 Moz; production target is 82% based on Ore Reserves, 3% Indicated Resources and 15% Inferred Resources.
Production target averages 533,000 oz pa for 2026–2035, peaking at 596,000 oz in 2030, based on a US$2,000/oz gold price assumption.
Production and financial performance
H1 NPAT was A$437m; a special dividend of A$0.20 per share was paid on 7 October 2026.
YTD production was 360,857 oz at AISC of US$1,725/oz; 2026 group AISC guidance is below US$1,900/oz.
At 30 September 2026, cash was US$830m, gold was US$151m and Kiaka debt facilities had a Q3 balance of US$213m.
Production centres
Kiaka is an 85%-owned, open-pit operation with a 16-year mine life, 10 Mtpa processing capacity rising to 12 Mtpa in 2028, and 2026 YTD production of 209,305 oz.
Kiaka production is forecast to average 277,000 oz pa for 2026–2035; its stated Mineral Resource is 9.2 Moz and Ore Reserve is 4.7 Moz.
Sanbrado is an 85%-owned open-pit and underground operation; 2026 YTD production was 151,552 oz and forecast production averages 256,000 oz pa for 2026–2035.
Sanbrado metrics include a 2.3 Moz Ore Reserve, 4.4 Moz Mineral Resource and mine life exceeding 11 years.
Latest events from West African Resources
- Record output and A$458m operating cash flow support 2026 guidance.WAF
Q3 2026 - Annual profit set to reach AUD 1 billion, with rising output and ongoing community investment.WAF
Mining Forum Americas 2026 - Record profit and special dividend highlight strong gold output and cash flow.WAF
H1 2026 - Targets 533,000 oz/year gold output, strong reserves, and leading ESG drive long-term growth.WAF
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2026 - Record gold output and robust cash flow underpin strong 2026 outlook and ongoing growth.WAF
Q2 2026 TU - Aims for 500,000+ oz annual gold production by 2027, backed by 13.7 Moz resources and strong ESG.WAF
AGM 2026 presentation - Record cash flow, strong gold output, and Kiaka equity sale support a special dividend.WAF
Q1 2026 TU - Net profit rose 49% to A$246M, with Sanbrado and Kiaka underpinning future growth.WAF
H2 2024 - Q2 gold output strong, Kiaka project on schedule, and 2024 guidance reaffirmed.WAF
Q2 2024 TU