BlackRock Group Acquires 5.10% Stake in West African Resources, Holding 58.4 Million Shares

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    "url": "https://kalkinemedia.com/au/news/announcements/blackrock-group-acquires-510-stake-in-west-african-resources-holding-584-million-shares",
    "title": "BlackRock Group Acquires 5.10% Stake in West African Resources, Holding 58.4 Million Shares - Kalkine Media",
    "excerpt": "Recent News Sheffield Resources Withdraws AGM Resolution 6 on Option Issuance to D... Sheffield Resources Removes AGM Resolution 6 on Option Issuance to Dir... US1 Critical Minerals Schedules Virtual AGM on 25 November 2026 Featur... US1 Critical Minerals Schedules Virtual AGM for November 25, 2026, Fea... Make Kalkine Media My Trusted Source West African Resources Ltd (ASX:WAF) WAF (ASX:WAF) revealed that BlackRock Group, including BlackRock Inc. and its designated subsidiaries, became a substantial shareholder on 19 October 2026 by acquiring a relevant interest in 58,399,734 ordinary shares, equating to 5.10% of the voting rights. The Form 603 Notice of Initial Substantial Holder, filed under Section 671B of the Corporations Act 2001, identifies BlackRock Group as the substantial holder. The group includes BlackRock Inc. and various subsidiaries listed in the form’s annexures. BlackRock became a substantial holder on 19 October 2026, with the notice signed by Authorised Signatory Audrey Bassett on 22 October 2026, under a delegation approved by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited’s board on 22 November 2013. The filing details that the 58,399,734 ordinary shares are distributed among multiple BlackRock subsidiaries acting as investment managers, responsible entities, or trustees. BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited holds interests in securities registered with...",
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