West African Resources Limited reported robust results from its recent resource definition diamond drilling at the M1 South Main Deeps Resource within its Sanbrado Gold Operations in Burkina Faso. The drilling campaign, which focused on converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated resources below existing ore reserves at depths between 1600mRL and 1350mRL, delivered impressive high-grade intercepts. Highlights include intervals of 44m at 25.8 g/t gold, 44.5m at 17.1 g/t, and 38.5m at 17.4 g/t gold. Additional notable intercepts featured 21.5m at 24 g/t and 32.5m at 9.5 g/t gold from several other drill holes. These drilling successes, along with detailed technical data such as consistent assay intervals and minor internal dilutions, are expected to underpin an upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate and Ore Reserves update due in the third quarter of 2025. The Company’s exploration campaign involved drilling 59 holes totaling over 25,000 metres, with the announcement releasing results from the final 32 holes. The technical data demonstrate that high-grade mineralisation is not only continuous but also aligned predictably with the geological model, which bodes well for future resource expansion. This substantial exploration effort is integral to West African Resources Limited’s broader plan to develop two long-life, unhedged, low-cost gold production centres by 2025. In a forward-looking statement, the Company also outlined its aspirational goal to reach annual gold production of 500,000 ounces by 2030—a target that reflects its optimistic view on project scalability despite the industry’s inherent uncertainties. For market observers assessing sentiment, the news carries both bullish and bearish elements. On the bullish side, the confirmatory high-grade results and anticipated uplift in both tonnage and contained gold suggest that the Sanbrado deposit could significantly enhance future production profiles. This is compounded by the nearing completion of the Kiaka build, positioning the Company favorably for long-term growth. Conversely, a cautious view is warranted as the forward-looking production targets remain aspirational, and the pace of updating resource estimates and operational scaling poses execution risks. Overall, while the drill results are technically strong and encouraging for long-life high-margin operations, the realization of the strategic production goals will depend on timely execution and market conditions.