West Wits (WWI) is held by 2 ASX ETFs. Over the last year it fell 47.0%: on $10,000, −$4701. We explain 15 big moves in that time.
About WWI
- SectorMaterials
- IndustryMaterials
- Size$150.0m
- Held by2 ETFs
- Big moves15 in 1Y
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- −11.3%19 Jun 2026· Capital Raise
West Wits Mining completed a major ZAR 1.115 billion funding package for its Qala Shallows project, likely causing a sell-off due to dilution or 'news sell' reaction.
- −7.2%10 Jun 2026· Operational
A fatal accident at the Qala Shallows operation on the price move date led to a sharp decline in West Wits Mining shares.
- +9.5%9 Apr 2026· Unknown
Abnormal price movement on 2026-04-08 with no related news article found; likely due to sector flow or commodity move.
- −10.8%23 Mar 2026· Unknown
No news articles were found to explain the price move, so the cause is unknown.
- −7.1%20 Mar 2026· Operational
Stock fell despite positive first gold pour news, likely due to profit-taking or sell-the-news reaction.
- −10.3%19 Mar 2026· Unknown
The stock fell despite positive first gold pour news, likely due to profit-taking or high expectations already priced in.
- +12.0%11 Feb 2026· Unknown
No specific news found; movement likely driven by sector flow or unknown factors.
- −7.5%6 Feb 2026· Sector Flow
West Wits Mining shares fell sharply on February 5, 2026, likely due to broad sector movements in gold stocks, with no company-specific news reported.
- +14.9%4 Feb 2026· Sector Flow
West Wits Mining shares rose sharply amid a positive sector spotlight on near-term gold producers aiming for production in 2026.
- +8.2%6 Jan 2026· Unknown
No specific news or catalyst identified; price move likely driven by market factors or unexplained trading activity.
- +11.5%2 Jan 2026· Unknown
No specific cause identified due to absence of news coverage.
- −7.4%5 Nov 2025· Unknown
No articles were found to explain the price drop, leaving the cause undetermined.
- +10.0%29 Oct 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the price move.
- −10.5%27 Oct 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the price move.
- −9.5%22 Oct 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the price move.
Held by 2 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in WWI today.
Why did WWI fall 7.5% on 6 Feb 2026?
West Wits
West Wits Mining shares fell sharply on February 5, 2026, likely due to broad sector movements in gold stocks, with no company-specific news reported.
The news articles around the date focus on gold developers' production timelines and a market rebound with gold 'snapping back' on February 3, but none mention West Wits Mining specifically. The large volume and price move suggest a stock-specific catalyst, yet no direct news is available. Given the gold-related articles and the timing, a sector flow or commodity move is plausible but not confirmed.
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Evidence
News coverage
What it did to the 2 ETFs holding WWI
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today