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

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  • First Sentier Group and affiliates have exited substantial shareholder status in West African Resources.
  • The move reshapes West African Resources’ register, reducing influence of a major institutional investor.
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First Sentier Group Ceases to Be Substantial Shareholder in West African Resources

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West African Resources Ltd ( (AU:WAF) ) just unveiled an update.

First Sentier Group Limited and a wide network of its related entities and associates, ultimately connected to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, have lodged a regulatory notice confirming they have ceased to be a substantial shareholder in West African Resources Ltd as of 16 January 2026. The change, formalised in an Australian Corporations Act Form 605 filing, signals a reduction of a major institutional holding in the miner, potentially altering the company’s share register composition and reducing the influence of this particular global asset management group in West African Resources’ corporate governance and capital base.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WAF) stock is a Buy with a A$4.00 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 ASX-listed resources company operating in the mining sector, focused on the exploration and development of mineral assets in West Africa. The company is part of a broader investment universe for global institutional investors, including large asset managers and financial groups.

YTD Price Performance: 18.00%

Average Trading Volume: 11,824,402

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$3.91B

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