West African Resources stock rose 3.18 percent on October 16 with AUD 3.53 to AUD 3.65 range

Published on 10/17/2026 at 18:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Market value was AUD 4.1 billion on October 16. West African Resources stock was AUD 3.57 on ASX on October 16, up 3.18 percent versus AUD 3.46.

Trading and reporting dates

West African Resources finished its ASX session on October 16, 2026.
Trading volume reached 4,863,010 shares on October 16, 2026.
West African Resources stock was AUD 3.57 at 4:10 p.m. AEDT on October 16, 2026, up 3.18 percent versus the prior close of October 15, 2026.
The next earnings report is scheduled for November 13, 2026.

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West African Resources stock rose 3.18 percent on the ASX on October 16, 2026, while trading volume reached 4,863,010 shares. West African Resources was last at AUD 3.57 at 4:10 p.m. AEDT, up 3.18 percent against the prior close of AUD 3.46.

Trading activity stayed above average

The session volume was 2.48 percent above the average of 4,745,184 shares. The stock opened at AUD 3.56 and moved between AUD 3.53 and AUD 3.65 during the session, leaving the close 2.52 percent below the intraday high.

The Globe and Mail describes West African Resources as a gold mining company listed on the ASX. Its operations are focused on gold assets in West Africa, including projects in Burkina Faso.

Stock remains below its yearly high

The ASX price stood 10.08 percent below the 52-week high of AUD 3.97 and 42.23 percent above the 52-week low of AUD 2.51. The market capitalization was AUD 4.1 billion as of October 16, 2026.

Valuation and upcoming date

The reported price-to-earnings ratio was 4.24 on October 16, 2026. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 13, 2026, according to Investing.com.

Comparison with peers

West African Resources (ASX, AUD): plus 3.18 percent, P/E 4.24, market capitalization AUD 4.1 billion

Evolution Mining (ASX, AUD): plus 3.03 percent, P/E 17.26, market capitalization AUD 25.8 billion

Regis Resources (ASX, AUD): plus 3.65 percent, P/E 7.55, market capitalization AUD 5.4 billion

Price level after the ASX close

West African Resources finished the October 16, 2026 session below its 52-week high, despite trading volume staying above its average. The next scheduled reporting date is November 13, 2026.

The last available price was AUD 3.57 on the ASX on October 16, 2026 at 4:10 p.m. AEDT, up 3.18 percent versus the prior close of October 15, 2026 at AUD 3.46.