West African Resources (ASX: WAF) has hit high grade gold including; 10 metres at 7.09 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from the surface at the Boulsa Gold project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Other highlights from the rotary air-blast drilling include; 10 metres at 2.55g/t gold, and, 10 metres at 0.94g/t gold, with both hits from the surface.
The company said mineralisation is open to the east, south and at depth, with an additional rotary air-blast rig commissioned to accelerate drilling programs.
The market liked the results, pushing the stock 8% higher to $0.39 in intra-day trade around midday.