West African's production up by 40%

Gold miner West African Resources has reported a 40% increase in gold production for the three months to September, as ramp-up at its 90% held Sanbrado operation, in Burkina Faso, continued. Gold production in the September quarter was up to 45 338 oz, from the 33 028 oz poured in the June quarter, while gold sales nearly doubled from 22 221 oz to 44 184 oz in the same period.