Press Release 19 September 2016 Mankarga Resource Estimate Tanlouka Gold Project Burkina Faso Technical Report (NI 43-101)

Perth, Western Australia: Gold developer, West African Resources Limited (ASX, TSXV: WAF) is pleased to advise that the NI 43-101 Technical Report (Technical Report) detailing the Mankarga Resource Evaluation, Tanlouka Gold Project has been completed as required by the Canadian Securities Regulators.

The independently managed assessment was prepared in accordance with the requirements of both the 2012 JORC Code and NI 43-101. The Technical Report can be found on the West African Resources Ltd website (www.westafricanresources.com) and under our profile on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information contact:

Richard Hyde Nathan Ryan Managing Director Investor Relations Ph: 08 94817344 Ph: 0420 582 887

Email: info@westafricanresources.com

Principal Office: 14 Southbourne Street, Scarborough WA 6019, Australia

T: + 61 8 9481 7344 F: + 61 8 9481 7355 E: info@westafricanresources.com www.westafricanresources.com ACN: 121 539 375

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