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First Sentier Group Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in West African Resources

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  • First Sentier Group and affiliates have ceased being substantial shareholders in West African Resources.
  • The exit of this major institutional investor alters West African Resources’ share register and signals shifting capital allocation trends.
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First Sentier Group Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in West African Resources

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An announcement from West African Resources Ltd ( (AU:WAF) ) is now available.

First Sentier Group Limited and a wide network of its related entities, ultimately linked to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, have filed a notice that they have ceased to be substantial shareholders in West African Resources Ltd as of 30 January 2026. The move signals an exit or significant reduction of a major institutional investor’s position in the gold miner, potentially affecting the company’s share register composition and indicating a shift in how large global asset managers are allocating capital to West African Resources and the broader resources sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WAF) stock is a Buy with a A$5.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on West African Resources Ltd stock, see the AU:WAF Stock Forecast page.

More about West African Resources Ltd

West African Resources Ltd is an Australia-listed mining company focused on gold exploration and production in West Africa, operating projects that attract institutional and international investors seeking exposure to the region’s gold sector.

Average Trading Volume: 11,822,493

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$4.22B

See more insights into WAF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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