Commodities
West African Resources Ltd Shares Climb with Gold Market Strength
West African Resources Ltd (ASX:WAF) shares rose by +3.25% to $3.50 on August 17, 2026, as the gold market continued its upward trend.
The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold Index (XGD) gained +3.77% to 18,492.10, while the S&P/ASX 300 Metals & Mining Index (XMM) rose +1.86% to 8,584.40.
As a Burkina Faso-focused gold producer, West African Resources Ltd's financial performance is heavily influenced by commodity prices, production volumes, and development progress.