West African Resources Limited announced that it has received approval of its Mining Convention for the Sanbrado Gold Project from Burkina Faso's Council of Ministers. The Mining Convention is the final major permitting milestone and sets out the fiscal and legal terms with respect to the development and operation of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The convention is valid for the current 10-year mine life and can be renewed for additional of 5 years periods. Construction activities at Sanbrado are progressing well with the accommodation camp and bulk earthworks nearing completion. Development of the decline is at approximately 200m from the portal. Plant site works are well advanced with erection of CIL tanks underway.