Aforo shifts focus to Burkina Faso

Australian gold miner Aforo Resources has signed a joint venture option agreement for two gold projects in Burkina Faso, including Nordgold's Niare gold project where a non-Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant gold resource of 98 000 oz at 1.36 g/t gold has been defined. Minor shareholder Stratex CEO Dr Bob Foster said the focus on Burkina Faso was welcomed, as the country was regarded as highly prospective. "[It] still offers excellent opportunities for major discoveries," he noted.