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Robex Reports Operational and Financial Results for Q1 2025
QUÉBEC CITY, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robex Resources Inc. ("Robex" or the "Company") (TSXV: RBX/ASX: RXR) Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director, commented: "The company has had a strong start to 2025, construction continues to advance at Kiniero, and we are well positioned for first gold in Q4 2025, meeting both schedule and budget. In parallel, we closed the senior debt facility with Sprott for US$130 million USD in Q1 2025 and progressed our ASX IPO with trading set to commence on 5th June 2025." CURRENCY Unless otherwise indicated, all references to "$" in this news release are to Canadian dollars. References to "US$" in this news release are to U.S. dollars. KEY PRIORITIES 2025 Delivering the construction project in Guinea as planned: Construction is progressing well and remains on schedule. Concrete work for the process plant is nearing completion. The first shipment of structural steel has arrived on site, with additional deliveries scheduled every two weeks. The Structural, Mechanical & Piping contract has commenced, with structural steel erection for the first process plant set to begin in early June. The milling installation contract has been awarded with key mill deliveries arriving on site. Work for the mill installation will also begin in early June. Securing subsequent utilization of a senior debt facility for the Kiniero Project: The Company has used US$25 million from the US$130 million senior debt facility obtained from Sprott Lending Corp. ('Sprott') to finance the construction of Kiniero. ASX listing and equity raise: The Company has received approval, subject to the usual conditions, from the ASX to Robex's admission to the Official List and to the Official Quotation of Robex's CDIs. Robex is working with ASX to meet the listing conditions, and it is expected that trading in Robex's CDIs (assigned a code of "RXR") on the ASX will commence on a normal settlement basis on June 5th , 2025. The net proceeds of AUD$120 million raised through the dual listing on the ASX will be used for the development of Kiniero – as well as to cover financing costs, corporate expenses and working capital requirements. RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS (Q1 2025) Ore mined was at 632 kt in Q1 2025, a 7% decrease compared to the same quarter in 2024, the operational stripping ratio was 3.8 compared to 1.6; Ore processed increased by 1.5% to 559 kt, while grade and recoveries stood at 0.82 g/t and 87.6%, respectively; Gold production reached 12,892 ounces, at an all-In Sustaining Cost ('AISC') per ounce of gold sold1 of $2,342. Operating income was $16.3 million in Q1 2025; Operating cash flow was positive at $17.2 million in Q1 2025 and; Cash and net debt1 stood at $33.0 million and $6.1 million respectively at the end of Q1 2025. OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY Unit Three-month periodsEnded March 31 SAFETY OF OPERATIONS 2025 2024 Number of hours of work without lost time injury Mh 4.1 1.0 MINING OPERATIONS Ore mined kt 632 681 Waste mined kt 2,370 1,090 Operational stripping ratio x 3.8 1.6 MILLING OPERATIONS Ore processed kt 559 551 Head grade g/t 0.82 0.82 Recovery % 87.6 89.5 Gold production oz 12,892 12,957 Gold sales oz 11,869 14,071 UNIT COST OF PRODUCTION Total cash cost (per once of gold sold)(1) $/t 1,537 801 All-in sustaining cost ("AISC") per ounce of gold sold(1) $/oz 2,342 1,134 INCOME Revenues – gold sales $000s 49,373 39,183 Operating income $000s 16,259 11,755 Net loss $000s (29,239 ) (32,082 ) CASH FLOWS Cash flows from operating activities $000s 17,221 20,907 Cash flows from investing activities $000s (49,644 ) (16,042 ) Cash flows from financing activities $000s 24,524 (60 ) Increase (decrease) in cash $000s (8,460 ) 4,382 FINANCIAL POSITION As at March 31, 2025 As at December 31, 2024 Cash, end of the period $000s 32,983 16,604 Net debt (net cash position)(1) $000s 6,097 (5,782 ) Gold Production and Financial Results For the quarter ended March 31st, 2025, gold production reached 12,892 ounces, down 0.5% from the corresponding period in 2024. This slight decline resulted from a decrease in the recovery rate to 87.6% in the quarter ended 31st March 2025 from 89.5% in the comparative period. The quantity of ore processed came in 1.4% higher at 559,013 tonnes than in the comparative quarter in 2024 while head grade was flat at 0.82g/t. The volume of gold sold declined by 15.7%, from 14,071 ounces in the first quarter of 2024 to 11,869 ounces in the first quarter of 2025. Gold sales declined due to the timing of shipments of gold produced alongside a decrease in production as outlined above. Gold sales revenues rose by 26.0% reaching $49.4 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $39.2 million in the same period of 2024. This increase was driven by a 49.4% rise in the average realized selling price, which reached $4,160 per ounce in the Q1 2025, up from $2,785 per ounce in Q1 2024. The increase in mining income for the quarter was partially offset by a significant rise in mining royalties, which totaled $6.8 million in Q1 2025, compared to $1.5 million in the comparative period. This increase was directly attributable to the new Mining Convention signed in Mali in February 2025 which implemented a higher effective tax regime under the 2023 Mining Code. Despite the increase in mining income, the Company recorded a net loss of $29.2 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $32.1 million in the same period of 2024, representing an 8.9% reduction. The Q1 2025 result was mainly impacted by a $17.6 million change in the fair value of share purchase warrants and the $14.7 million buyback of the Taurus Kiniero Royalty. In comparison, the net loss for Q1 2024 included a $43.0 million provision for tax contingencies in Mali, recorded following a final notice of reassessment received in May 2024. Cash Flows and Strategic Investments Cash flows from operating activities totaled $17.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $20.9 million for the same period in 2024. The decrease was mainly attributable to an increase in VAT receivable, primarily related to unrecovered value-added tax on recent property, plant and equipment additions for the Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, as well as the repayment of the Taurus Royalty. These outflows were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable, and by higher mining income before non-cash depreciation expense compared to the first quarter of 2024. Investing cash flows amounted to $49.6 million in Q1 2025, an increase of $33.6 million, or 209.5%, compared to the same period in 2024. This significant increase reflects the Group's continued investment in the development of the Kiniero project, as construction activities accelerated ahead of the expected first gold pour in Q4 2025. To support the advancement of the Kiniero Gold Project, the Company completed a $34.0 million equity financing in January 2025 and drew down $35.9 million (USD$25 million) from the Sprott project financing facility in March 2025. These funds enabled the Group to advance feasibility work, pursue earthworks, erect key infrastructure, and procure critical production equipment. Separately, the Company repaid in full the remaining balance of the Taurus bridge loan ($28.7 million) in January 2025, as part of its broader capital management strategy. As a result, financing activities generated $24.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to nil in the same period of 2024. SUMMARY OF Q1 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Three-month periodsEnded March 31 2025 2024 $ $ Gold production (ounces) 12,892 12,957 Gold sales (ounces) 11,869 14,071 MINING Revenues – gold sales 49,373,309 39,182,893 Mining expenses (11,440,003 ) (9,811,669 ) Mining royalties (6,807,988 ) (1,461,631 ) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets (9,182,802 ) (10,667,110 ) MINING INCOME 21,942,516 17,242,483 OTHER EXPENSES Administrative expenses (6,757,134 ) (5,596,851 ) Stock option and performance share units compensation cost (956,362 ) --- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets (290,549 ) 83,501 Write-off of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (19,972 ) --- Reversal of VAT provision 2,275,879 --- Other income 64,715 26,311 OPERATING INCOME 16,259,093 11,755,444 FINANCIAL EXPENSES Financial expenses (969,607 ) (551,814 ) Interest revenue 160,654 --- Foreign exchange losses (1,730,226 ) (307,395 ) Change in the fair value of share purchase warrants (17,578,461 ) 733,444 Expense related to extinguishment of the matured bridge loan (14,743,616 ) --- INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE (18,602,163 ) 11,629,679 Income tax expense (10,636,478 ) (43,712,133 ) NET LOSS (29,238,641 ) (32,082,454 ) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS: Net loss (29,561,651 ) (29,134,726 ) Basic earnings per share (0.322 ) Diluted earnings per share (0.322 ) Adjusted net income(1)1 3,191,107 13,507,145 Adjusted basic earnings per share(1) 0.149 CASH FLOWS Cash flows from operating activities 17,221,363 20,907,386 Cash flows from operating activities per share(1) 0.231 OUTLOOK AND 2025 STRATEGY Nampala's 2025 forecast is as follows: Achievements in the first quarter of 2025 Forecast for 2025 Nampala mine Gold production 12,892 ounces 46,000 to 48,000 ounces All-in sustaining cost (AISC)(1)(per ounce of gold sold) $2,342 < $2,000 Capital expenditures (included in AISC) Sustaining CAPEX $9,550,586 $24 to $28 million Stripping costs $7,597,218 $20 to $24 million The 2025 forecast for sustaining capital expenditures is expected to range between $24 million to $28 million, while stripping costs are estimated to range between $20 million and $24 million. The following assumptions were used in preparing the 2025 forecast:- Average realized selling price for gold: $3,197 per ounce- Fuel price: $1.85 per litre- USD/$ exchange rate: 1.39 The Nampala AISC (per ounce of gold sold) has been revised in the forecast for 2025 from <$1,500 per ounce of gold sold at December 31, 2024 to <$2,000 per ounce of gold sold at March 31, 2025. The upward adjustment follows the implementation of the 2023 mining code and associated fiscal terms during Q1 2025. Kiniero's 2025 forecast is as follows: Achievements in the first quarter of 2025 Forecast for 2025 Development Capital Expenditures (Capex) $38,190,588 $210 to $225 million Pre-production / Pre-operating --- $33 to $35 million While the budgets were prepared in U.S. dollars, the amounts presented above have been converted to Canadian dollars using a USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.39 for the forecast. DETAILED INFORMATION We strongly recommend that readers consult Robex's Management's Discussion and Analysis and Consolidated Financial Statements for the first quarter of 2025, which are available on Robex's website at and under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at for a more complete discussion of the Company's operational and financial results. ___________________________(1) Non-IFRS financial measure, non-IFRS ratio, or supplementary financial measure. Please refer to the 'Non-IFRS and other financial measures' section of this press release for definitions of these measures and their reconciliation to the most directly comparable IFRS measure, as applicable. NON-IFRS AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES The Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended 31 March, 2025, are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at are prepared in accordance withIFRS Accounting Standards ('IFRS') as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). However, the Company also discloses the following non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS financial ratios and supplementary financial measures in this news release, for which there is no definition in IFRS: all-in sustaining cost and net debt (non-IFRS financial measures); adjusted net income, cash operating cost per tonne processed, all-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold and adjusted basic earnings per share (non-IFRS ratios); and cash flow from operating activities per share and average realized selling price per ounce of gold sold (supplementary financial measures). The Company's management believes that these measures provide additional insight into the Company's operating performance and trends and facilitate comparisons across reporting periods. However, the non-IFRS measures disclosed in this news release do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, they are intended to provide additional information to investors and other stakeholders and should not be considered in isolation from, confused with or construed as a substitute for performance measures calculated according to IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures and ratios and supplementary financial measures and non-financial information are explained in more detail below and in the "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" section of the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the for the quarter ended 31 March, 2025 ("MD&A"), which is incorporated by reference in this news release, filed with securities regulatory authorities in Canada, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at and on the Company's website at Reconciliations and calculations between non-IFRS financial measures and the most comparable IFRS measures are set out below in the "Reconciliations and Calculations" section of this news release. RECONCILIATIONS AND CALCULATIONSAISC and adjusted AISC per ounce of gold sold are non-IFRS ratios. AISC per ounce of gold sold is calculated by adding the total cash cost, which is the sum of mining expenses and mining royalties, to sustaining capital expenditures and then dividing by the number of ounces of gold sold. Adjusted AISC per ounce of gold sold is calculated in the same manner as AISC and by deducting stripping costs and exploration expenses, then dividing by the number of ounces of gold sold. The Company reports AISC and adjusted AISC per ounce of gold sold to provide investors with information on the main measures used by management to monitor the performance of the mine site in commercial production (the Nampala mine) and its ability to generate a positive cash flow. The following tables reconcile AISC and adjusted AISC, as well as AISC and adjusted AISC per ounce of gold sold for the current and comparative periods to the most directly comparable financial measure in the financial statements, i.e., Mining expenses. Three-month periodsEnded March 31, 2025 2024 Ounces of gold sold 11,869 14,071 (in dollars) Mining expenses 11,440,003 9,811,669 Mining royalties 6,807,988 1,461,631 Total cash cost 18,247,991 11,273,300 Sustaining capital expenditures 9,550,586 4,679,551 All-in sustaining cost 27,798,577 15,952,850 All-in sustaining cost (per ounce of gold sold) 2,342 1,134 Three-month periodsEnded March 31, 2025 2024 Ounces of gold sold 11,869 14,071 (in dollars) Mining expenses 11,440,003 9,811,669 Mining royalties 6,807,988 1,461,631 Total cash cost 18,247,991 11,273,300 Sustaining capital expenditures 9,550,586 4,679,551 Stripping costs (7,597,218 ) (3,334,593 ) Exploration expenses (1,161,317 ) (603,992 ) Adjusted all-in sustaining cost 19,040,042 12,014,265 Adjusted all-in sustaining cost (per ounce of gold sold) 1,604 854 Net debt (net cash position) is a non-IFRS financial measure that represents the total amount of bank indebtedness, including lines of credit, project financing facility, long term debt and lease liabilities, less cash at the end of a given period. Management uses this metric to analyze the Company's debt position and assess the Company's ability to service its debt. The following table presents a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure in the financial statements, i.e., total liabilities less current assets, for the current and comparative periods. Net debt (net cash position) is calculated as follows. As at March 31,2025 As at December 31,2024 $ $ Lines of credit --- 1,120,417 Project financing facility 32,906,073 28,164,224 Lease liabilities 6,174,014 6,376,888 Less: Cash (32,983,193 ) (41,443,440 ) NET DEBT (NET CASH POSITION) 6,096,894 (5,781,911 ) The table below provides a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure in the financial statements, total liabilities less current assets, for the current and comparative period. As at March 31,2025 As at December 31,2024 $ $ TOTAL LIABILITIES 207,984,939 147,418,924 Less: Accounts payable (96,446,008 ) (60,743,505 ) Share purchase warrants (66,101,202 ) (46,342,000 ) Deferred share units (699,841 ) (131,689 ) Environmental liabilities (3,342,875 ) (2,561,441 ) Other long-term liabilities (2,314,926 ) (1,978,760 ) 39,080,087 35,661,529 CURRENT ASSETS 74,579,985 71,796,511 Less: Restricted cash (682,685 ) --- Short-term investment (150,205 ) --- Inventory (17,002,028 ) (17,283,826 ) Accounts receivable (5,445,717 ) (7,624,128 ) Prepaid expenses (2,612,330 ) (1,810,237 ) Deposits paid (1,185,837 ) (1,273,209 ) Deferred financing charges (14,517,990 ) (2,361,671 ) 32,983,193 41,443,440 NET DEBT (NET CASH POSITION) 6,096,894 (5,781,911 )Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders per share is a non-IFRS ratio calculated by dividing adjusted net earnings available to common shareholders by the basic weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding. The Company uses this measure as an indicator of the financial performance of the Company's activities, and it allows the Company to present adjusted net earnings attributable to Robex shareholders. Share price divided by adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders per share allows investors to compare the Company's valuation to that of its peers. The following table reconciles adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders per share for the current and comparative periods to the most directly comparable financial measure in the financial statements, i.e., 'Basic and diluted net earnings attributable to common shareholders'. This reconciliation is provided on a consolidated basis. Three-month periodsEnded March 31, 2025 2024 (in dollars) Basic and diluted net loss attributable to common shareholders (29,561,651 ) (29,134,726 ) Stock option and performance share units compensation cost 956,362 --- Foreign exchange losses 1,730,226 307,395 Reversal of VAT provision (2,275,879 ) --- Change in fair value of share purchase warrants 17,578,461 (733,444 ) Write-off of property, plant and equipment 19,972 --- Provision for tax adjustment from previous years --- 43,067,920 Expense related to extinguishment of the Matured Bridge Loan 14,743,616 --- Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders 3,191,107 13,507,145 Weighted basic average number of common shares outstanding 162,694,686 90,393,824 Adjusted basic earnings per share (in dollars) 0.020 0.149 Cash flow from operating activities per share is a supplementary financial measure. It consists of cash flow from operating activities divided by the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding. This supplementary financial measure enables investors to understand the Company's financial performance on the basis of cash flows generated by operating activities. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, cash flows from operating activities were $17,221,363 and the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding was 162,694,686, for a per-share amount of $0.106. For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, cash flows from operating activities were $20,907,386 and the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding was 90,393,824, for a per-share amount of $0.231. For more information ROBEX RESOURCES INC. Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director and Chief Executive OfficerAlain William, Chief Financial Officer+1 581 741-7421Email: investor@ CAUTION REGARDING CONSTRAINTS RELATED TO THE REPORTING OF SUMMARY RESULTS This earnings release contains limited information intended to assist the reader in evaluating Robex's performance, but this information should not be relied upon by readers unfamiliar with Robex and should not be used as a substitute for Robex's financial statements, notes to the financial statements and MD&A. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain information set forth in this news release contains 'forward‐looking statements' and 'forward‐looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (referred to herein as 'forward‐looking statements'). Forward-looking statements are included to provide information about the Company's management's ('Management's') current expectations and plans that allow investors and others to have a better understanding of the Company's business plans and financial performance and condition. Statements made in this news release that describe the Company's or Management's estimates, expectations, forecasts, objectives, predictions, projections of the future or strategies may be 'forward-looking statements', and can be identified by the use of the conditional or forward-looking terminology such as 'aim', 'anticipate', 'assume', 'believe', 'can', 'contemplate', 'continue', 'could', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'future', 'guidance', 'guide', 'indication', 'intend', 'intention', 'likely', 'may', 'might', 'objective', 'opportunity', 'outlook', 'plan', 'potential', 'should', 'strategy', 'target', 'will' or 'would' or the negative thereof or other variations thereon. Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that do not refer to historical facts. In particular and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the Facility Agreement, including the fulfilment of the conditions precedent thereunder, the ability of the Company to utilize any proceeds from the Initial Utilization, the ability of the Company to draw down on the Debt Facility for each Subsequent Utilization, the development of the Kiniero Gold Project and the issuance of Bonus Shares. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements or information. There can be no assurance that such statements or information will prove to be accurate. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions, including: the ability to execute the Company's plans relating to the Kiniero Gold Project as set out in the feasibility study with respect thereto, as the same may be updated, the whole in accordance with the revised timeline previously disclosed by the Company; the Company's ability to complete its planned exploration and development programs; the absence of adverse conditions at the Kiniero Gold Project; the absence of unforeseen operational delays; the absence of material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold remaining at levels that render the Kiniero Gold Project profitable;; the ability of the Company to realize on the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; assumptions regarding present and future business strategies, local and global geopolitical and economic conditions and the environment in which the Company operates and will operate in the future; satisfaction of the conditions subsequent under the Facility Agreement; the Borrower's access to the facility made available under the Facility Agreement; and the utilization of any amount received by the Borrower under the Facility Agreement for the purposes identified by the Company. Certain important factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to: the risk that the Borrower is unable to fulfil the conditions precedent to drawdowns under the Facility Agreement, and is therefore not able to borrow some or all of the principal amount otherwise available under the Facility Agreement; the risk that the Company is unable to generate sufficient cash flow or complete subsequent debt or equity financings to allow it to repay amounts borrowed under the Facility Agreement; the risk that the obligors under the Facility Agreement are unable to comply with the financial and other covenants under the Facility Agreement, giving rise to an event of default; geopolitical risks and security challenges associated with its operations in West Africa, including the Company's inability to assert its rights and the possibility of civil unrest and civil disobedience; fluctuations in the price of gold; uncertainties as to the Company's estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; the replacement of the Company's depleted mineral reserves; the Company's limited number of projects; the risk that the Kiniero Gold Project will never reach the production stage (including due to a lack of financing); the Company's capital requirements and access to funding; changes in legislation, regulations and accounting standards to which the Company is subject, including environmental, health and safety standards, and the impact of such legislation, regulations and standards on the Company's activities; equity interests and royalty payments payable to third parties; price volatility and availability of commodities; instability in the global financial system; uncertainty surrounding the imposition of tariffs by one country, including, but not limited to, the United States, on goods or services being imported into that country from another country and the ultimate effect of such tariffs on the Company's supply chains; the effects of high inflation, such as higher commodity prices; fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly as between the Canadian dollar, in which the Company presently raises its equity financings, and the US dollar; the risk of any pending or future litigation against the Company; limitations on transactions between the Company and its foreign subsidiaries; volatility in the market price of the Common Shares; tax risks, including changes in taxation laws or assessments on the Company; the Company obtaining and maintaining titles to property as well as the permits and licenses required for the Company's ongoing operations; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; the effects of public health crises on the Company's activities; the Company's relations with its employees and other stakeholders, including local governments and communities in the countries in which it operates; the risk of any violations of applicable anticorruption laws, export control regulations, economic sanction programs and related laws by the Company or its agents; the risk that the Company encounters conflicts with small-scale miners; competition with other mining companies; the Company's dependence on third-party contractors; the Company's reliance on key executives and highly skilled personnel; the Company's access to adequate infrastructure; the risks associated with the Company's potential liabilities regarding its tailings storage facilities; supply chain disruptions; hazards and risks normally associated with mineral exploration and gold mining development and production operations; problems related to weather and climate; the risk of information technology system failures and cybersecurity threats;; the risk that the Borrower is not able to access the proceeds of the Debt Facility or use any amount received under the Facility Agreement for the purposes identified by the Company; and the risk that the Company may not be able to insure against all the potential risks associated with its operations. Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These factors are not intended to represent a complete and exhaustive list of the factors that could affect the Company; however, they should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or Management's estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's expected financial and operational performance and results as at and for the periods ended on the dates presented in the Company's plans and objectives, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. See also the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended 2024, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at or on the Company's website at for additional information on risk factors that could cause results to differ materially from forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. 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Robex Announces Completion of Initial Public Offering
Not for release to US wire services or distribution in the United States QUÉBEC CITY, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources Inc ('Robex' or the 'Company') (TSX-V: RBX) is pleased to announce that, it has successfully completed an initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (the 'ASX') of 38,585,209 CHESS Depositary Interests ('CDIs') at an issue price of A$3.11 each (~C$2.73), to raise A$120 million (before associated costs) (the 'Offer'). Each CDI represents one underlying common share of Robex. The Company has received approval, subject to the usual conditions, from the ASX to Robex's admission to the Official List and to the Official Quotation of Robex's CDIs. Robex is working with ASX to meet the listing conditions and it is expected that trading in Robex's CDIs (assigned a code of 'RXR') on the ASX will commence on a normal settlement basis on June 5, 2025. The Offer has received conditional TSX Venture Exchange ('TSXV') acceptance, and final approval of the TSXV is subject to receipt by the TSXV of customary closing materials. The net proceeds raised pursuant to the Offer will be used for development of the Kiniero Gold Project, financing costs, corporate costs and working capital, including to partially cover the costs of the Offer. Pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement between Robex and the joint lead managers, Euroz Hartleys Limited and Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited (the 'JLMs'), with SCP Resource Finance LP appointed as Co-Lead Manager and Blackwood Capital Pty Ltd appointed as Co-Manager to the Offer, Robex will pay a cash commission in the amount of A$ 5,4 million (~C$ 4,805,460). Robex's Managing Director and CEO Matthew Wilcox said: 'We're grateful for the completion of our initial public offering on the ASX. This operation is a crucial milestone for Robex Resources Inc and for the development of the Kiniero Gold Project. We have received conditional approval from the ASX and are actively working to meet the listing conditions. We look forward to commencing trading of our CDIs on the ASX and continuing to progress towards production on budget and schedule.' Related Party Transaction Certain directors and officers of the Company participated in the Offer and acquired CDIs. Their participation constitutes a 'related party transaction' within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions ('MI 61-101'). Such transactions are exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of any securities issued to nor the consideration paid by such person exceeds 25% of the Company's market capitalization. The participants in the Offer and the extent of their participation were not finalized until shortly prior to the completion of the Offer. Accordingly, it was not possible to publicly disclose details of the nature and extent of the related party participation in the Offer prior to completion of the Offer. Each related party transaction under the Offer is described below: (i) Alain William, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, purchased 16,077 CDIs for an aggregate subscription price of A$49,999.47; (ii) Gwendal Bonno, General Manager, People and Communication of the Company, purchased 96,463 CDIs for an aggregate subscription price of A$299,999.93; (iii) Howard Golden, a director of the Company, purchased directly or indirectly 3,215 CDIs for an aggregate subscription price of A$9,998.65; (iv) Dimitrios Felekis, Chief Development Officer of the Company, purchased 48,231 CDIs for an aggregate subscription price of A$149,998.41; (v) Clinton Bennett, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, purchased 9,646 CDIs for an aggregate subscription price of A$29,999.06; and (vi) John Dorward, a director of the Company, purchased directly or indirectly 25,723 CDIs for an aggregate subscription price of A$79,998.53. About Robex Resources Inc. Robex is a multi-jurisdictional West African gold production and development company with considerable exploration potential. The Company is dedicated to safe, diverse and responsible operations in the countries in which it operates with a goal to foster sustainable growth. The Company has been operating the Nampala mine in Mali since 2017 and is advancing the Kiniero Project in Guinea. Robex's ambition is to become one of the most important mid-tier gold producers in West Africa. Neither the 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. Robex Resources Inc. Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Alain William, Chief Financial Officer +1 581 741-7421 Email: investor@ Not an offer of securities This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any securities described in this news release have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, registration under the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws. FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain information set forth in this news release contains 'forward‐looking statements' and 'forward‐looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (referred to herein as 'forward‐looking statements'). Forward-looking statements are included to provide information about the Company's management's ('Management's') current expectations and plans that allow investors and others to have a better understanding of the Company's business plans and financial performance and condition. Statements made in this news release that describe the Company's or Management's estimates, expectations, forecasts, objectives, predictions, projections of the future or strategies may be 'forward-looking statements', and can be identified by the use of the conditional or forward-looking terminology such as 'aim', 'anticipate', 'assume', 'believe', 'can', 'contemplate', 'continue', 'could', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'future', 'guidance', 'guide', 'indication', 'intend', 'intention', 'likely', 'may', 'might', 'objective', 'opportunity', 'outlook', 'plan', 'potential', 'should', 'strategy', 'target', 'will' or 'would' or the negative thereof or other variations thereon. Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that do not refer to historical facts. This news release includes certain 'forward-looking statements' under applicable Canadian securities legislation, including, without limitation, statements regarding the terms of the Offer. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: risks that the ASX listing may not be completed, risks related to share price and market conditions, the inherent risks involved in the mining, exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and other geological data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project delays or cost overruns or unanticipated excessive operating costs and expenses, uncertainties related to the necessity of financing, uncertainties relating to regulatory procedure and timing for permitting submissions and reviews, the availability of and costs of financing needed in the future as well as those factors disclosed in other filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These factors are not intended to represent a complete and exhaustive list of the factors that could affect the Company; however, they should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or Management's estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
Ottawa Citizen
14-05-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Robex Kiniero Project on Track for First Gold in Q4
Article content HIGHLIGHTS: Article content Article content Construction at Robex's Kiniero Gold Project, Guinea, remains on schedule and budget – first gold pour on track for Q4 CY25. Project remains LTI free (lost time injury). Phase 1 grade control drilling at Mansounia commenced on 18 March 2025 with 24,287m drilled as of 30 April. SMP (Structural, Mechanical & Piping) Contract for process plant construction awarded and mobilisation commenced. First four power station engines and generators completed and successfully tested for shipping in early June. Four remaining power station engines are scheduled for testing mid-June. Mechanical and electrical equipment, piping and electrical materials on track for delivery within the working schedule. ROM pad backfilling nearing completion. Reclaim chamber suspended slab scheduled for late May as final major concrete pour. Process plant concrete 93% complete. Structural steel and platework fabrication at 74% and 83% respectively progressed, with seven shipments of structural steel and two shipments of platework in transit to Kiniero; Field tank structures 56% progressed. Preparation of Phase 1A of tailing storage facility (TSF) base is nearing completion with 450,000m2 of 800,000m2 liner placed. Construction of the main embankment has commenced and progressing well. Fuel supply contract was awarded, and construction of the fuel storage facility has commenced. Mill installation contract awarded with onsite works to commence in early June. Contracts for mining and drill and blast being finalised, with mobilisation commenced. Full mobilisation in Q3 CY2025. MoU signed with Vivo Energy to design Kiniero solar farm. Article content QUEBEC CITY, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources Inc (' Robex ' or the ' Company ') (TSX-V: RBX) is pleased to provide a May 2025 project construction update for its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa. Robex is on track to deliver first gold at Kiniero in Q4 CY25. Robex expects to produce 155,000oz gold at Kiniero in 2026. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Figure 3: Tailings storage facility showing the extent of lining and main embankment construction (9 May 2025). Article content Robex's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Wilcox said: ' Our progress at Kiniero continues on budget and schedule, with some aspects of construction very near to completion, such as process plant construction, which is nearly done, and structural steel and platework fabrication also advanced. It continues to be very busy on site, but our teams are maintaining rigorous safety protocols, and we remain LTI free, which is pleasing. Contracts for mining as well as drill and blast services are being finalised with teams from our selected contractors mobilising to site to ensure this work commences on schedule. Grade control drilling at Mansounia has progressed well since commencing in March. Article content Article content Having progressed our Initial Public Offer to raise $120 million before costs and list on the ASX in June in parallel with our busy construction schedule, I am grateful to both our construction and corporate teams for their hard work and dedication. We look forward to finalising remaining details over the next few months to ensure we achieve our goal of first gold in Q4.' Article content The SMP contract has commenced mobilisation and site establishment and will commence structural steel erection of the first process plant steelwork in early June. The milling installation contract has been awarded with key mill deliveries arriving to site and work for the mill installation will commence in early June. The tailings dam construction is progressing well, with more than 50% of the phase 1A lining completed.
Globe and Mail
08-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Robex Announces Settlement Agreement
QUÉBEC CITY, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robex Resources Inc. (TSXV: RBX) (' Robex ' or the ' Company ') announces that it has entered into a settlement agreement with certain claimants (the ' Claimants ') that were party to a share purchase agreement executed between the Company, Sycamore Mining Ltd. and its shareholders on April 19 th, 2022 (the ' Sycamore SPA ') with respect to certain claims made by the Claimants (Sycamore Agreement), which remains conditional upon receiving the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ' TSX-V '). In consideration of a mutual full and final release in regard to the Sycamore SPA and accessory agreements, the Company agreed to: issue all outstanding common shares of the Company issuable pursuant to the Sycamore SPA; pay to the Claimants a total sum of CAD$1,000,000, made in a first installment of CAD$250,000 before June 5 th, 2025, and a second installment of CAD$750,000 before September 5 th, 2025; and grant to the Claimants a total of 12,500,000 common share purchase Warrants (the ' Settlement Warrants '), with each Settlement Warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share for a period of 36 months, for an exercise price of CAD$2.75 per common share. About Robex Resources Inc. Robex is a multi-jurisdictional West African gold production and development company with near-term exploration potential. The Company is dedicated to safe, diverse and responsible operations in the countries in which it operates with a goal to foster sustainable growth. The Company has been operating the Nampala mine in Mali since 2017 and is advancing the Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea. Robex is supported by two strategic shareholders and has the ambition to become one of the most important mid-tier gold producers in West Africa. For more information ROBEX RESOURCES INC. Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Alain William, Chief Financial Officer +1 581 741-7421 Email: investor@ FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain information set forth in this news release contains 'forward‐looking statements' and 'forward‐looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (referred to herein as ' forward ‐ looking statements '). Forward-looking statements are included to provide information about Management's current expectations and plans that allow investors and others to have a better understanding of the Company's business plans and financial performance and condition. Statements made in this news release that describe the Company's or Management's estimates, expectations, forecasts, objectives, predictions, projections of the future or strategies may be 'forward-looking statements', and can be identified by the use of the conditional or forward-looking terminology such as 'aim', 'anticipate', 'assume', 'believe', 'can', 'contemplate', 'continue', 'could', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'future', 'guidance', 'guide', 'indication', 'intend', 'intention', 'likely', 'may', 'might', 'objective', 'opportunity', 'outlook', 'plan', 'potential', 'should', 'strategy', 'target', 'will' or 'would' or the negative thereof or other variations thereon. Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that do not refer to historical facts. Such statements may include, but are not limited to; obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, including the acceptance of the Settlement by the TSXV and the timing thereof; and the completion of the Settlement and the timing thereof. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements or information. There can be no assurance that such statements or information will prove to be accurate. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions, including: the Company's ability to satisfy the conditions precedent to the Settlement, including obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the timing thereof (including the acceptance of the Settlement by the TSXV). Certain important factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to: delays in obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the timing thereof (including the acceptance of the Settlement by the TSXV), All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These factors are not intended to represent a complete and exhaustive list of the factors that could affect the Company; however, they should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or Management's estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's expected financial and operational performance and results as at and for the periods ended on the dates presented in the Company's plans and objectives, and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Associated Press
02-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Robex Progresses Kiniero Toward First Gold in Q4 2025
Highlights: Construction at Robex's Kiniero Gold Project, Guinea, remains on schedule and budget - first gold pour on track for Q4 CY25. Project remains LTI free (lost time injury). Grade control drilling phase 1 contract awarded; drilling has commenced. SMP (Structural, Mechanical & Piping) contract for process plant construction awarded; contractor to mobilise in May 2025. Process plant engineering and detailed design are complete. The first four power station engines and generators are nearing completion, with testing scheduled for mid-April at Hyundai's factory. Purchase orders raised for key mechanical and electrical equipment including Train B CIL agitators, pebble crusher and conveyor drives. Primary crusher ROM wall completed, and ROM pad backfilling has commenced. SAG and Ball mill concrete foundations are 100% complete. Structural steel and platework fabrication at 55% complete, with four shipments of structural steel collected and in transit to Kiniero. Platework deliveries will commence next month. Concrete work for the process plant is progressing on schedule, with 85% (7,065m3) of concrete poured to date. Concrete work for the power station and fuel storage has commenced. Tank structures are 42% complete, with all six tanks for the CIL Train A circuit at full height. Clearing for the tailings storage facility (TSF) is complete and the TSF base is being progressively prepared. Lining (HDPE) commenced with more than 90,000m2 laid in March. QUEBEC CITY, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources Inc ('Robex' or the 'Company') (TSX-V: RBX) is pleased to provide a March 2025 project construction update for its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa. Robex is on track to deliver first gold at Kiniero in Q4 CY25. Robex expects to produce 155,000oz gold at Kiniero in 2026. Figure 1: Overall view of the process plant looking southwest (22 March 2025). Figure 2: Kiniero overview showing completed mill foundations and CIL tanks (28 March 2025). Figure 3: Tailings storage facility showing the extent of lining completed (22 March 2025). Robex's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Wilcox said: 'Kiniero continues to progress to schedule and budget and we remain on track to achieve first gold pour at the project in Q4 2025. It is exciting to see this project taking shape, and our teams working together in a safe and responsible manner to achieve this deadline. It continues to be incredibly busy on site with many key aspects of the project now coming into play. We are keeping a close eye on our targets to ensure they remain achievable as we work towards first gold by the end of the year.' Construction Activities Construction continues to track well against the schedule, with the SAG and ball mill foundation completed. The primary crusher ROM wall is now complete, and backfilling of the ROM pad has commenced. Lining of the tailings storage facility commenced in March. Power station concrete works commenced with excavation and blinding of the engine bases. The following figures show a snapshot of the progress achieved on site during March 2025. Figure 4: Primary crusher ROM wall and chamber Figure 5: View of reclaim chamber and primary crusher Figure 6: Excavation of power station engine bases Figure 7: Grade control drilling commenced at Mansounia pit Figure 8: First four power station generators and engines nearing completion Figure 9: Structural steel packed for shipping and platework chutes ready for collection Next Steps Award major contracts including Mill installation, mining, haulage and drill and blast. Commence design of the solar farm. Mobilisation of SMP contractor in Q2 CY2025. Mobilisation of mining contractor in Q3 CY2025. Robex remains very well positioned to advance the construction of Kiniero, which remains on schedule to realise first gold production by Q4 CY25. Robex expects Kiniero to produce 155,000oz gold in 2026. For more information Certain information set forth in this news release contains 'forward‐looking statements' and 'forward‐looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (referred to herein as 'forward‐looking statements'). Forward-looking statements are included to provide information about Management's current expectations and plans that allows investors and others to have a better understanding of the Company's business plans and financial performance and condition. Statements made in this news release that describe the Company's or Management's estimates, expectations, forecasts, objectives, predictions, projections of the future or strategies may be 'forward-looking statements', and can be identified by the use of the conditional or forward-looking terminology such as 'aim', 'anticipate', 'assume', 'believe', 'can', 'contemplate', 'continue', 'could', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'future', 'guidance', 'guide', 'indication', 'intend', 'intention', 'likely', 'may', 'might', 'objective', 'opportunity', 'outlook', 'plan', 'potential', 'should', 'strategy', 'target', 'will' or 'would' or the negative thereof or other variations thereon. Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that do not refer to historical facts. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the perceived merit and further potential of the Company's properties; the Company's estimate of mineral resources and mineral reserves (within the meaning ascribed to such expressions in the Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by the Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum ('CIM Definition Standards') and incorporated into National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ('NI 43-101')); capital expenditures and requirements; the Company's access to financing; preliminary economic assessments (within the meaning ascribed to such expressions in NI 43-101) and other development study results; exploration results at the Company's properties; budgets; strategic plans; market price of precious metals; the Company's ability to successfully advance the Kiniero Gold Project on the basis of the results of the feasibility study (within the meaning ascribed to such expression in the CIM Definition Standards incorporated into NI 43-101) with respect thereto, as the same may be updated, the whole in accordance with the revised timeline previously disclosed by the Company; the potential development and exploitation of the Kiniero Gold Project and the Company's existing mineral properties and business plan, including the completion of feasibility studies or the making of production decisions in respect thereof; work programs; permitting or other timelines; government regulations and relations; optimization of the Company's mine plan; the future financial or operating performance of the Company and the Kiniero Gold Project; exploration potential and opportunities at the Company's existing properties; costs and timing of future exploration and development of new deposits; the Company's ability to enter into definitive documentation in respect of the USD115 million project finance facility for the Kiniero Gold Project (including a USD15 million cost overrun facility, the 'Facilities'), including the Company's ability to restructure the Taurus USD35 million bridge loan and adjust the mandate to accommodate for the revised timeline of the enlarged project; timing of entering into definitive documentation for the Facilities; if final documentation is entered into in respect of the Facilities, the drawdown of the proceeds of the Facilities, including the timing thereof; and the Company's ability to reach an agreement with the Malian authorities to establish a sustainable new tax framework for the Company, and for the sustainable continuation of the Company's activities and further exploration investments at Nampala. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements or information. There can be no assurance that such statements or information will prove to be accurate. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions, including: the ability to execute the Company's plans relating to the Kiniero Gold Project as set out in the feasibility study with respect thereto, as the same may be updated, the whole in accordance with the revised timeline previously disclosed by the Company; the Company's ability to reach an agreement with the Malian authorities to establish a sustainable new tax framework for the Company, and for the sustainable continuation of the Company's activities and further exploration investments at Nampala; the Company's ability to complete its planned exploration and development programs; the absence of adverse conditions at the Kiniero Gold Project; the absence of unforeseen operational delays; the absence of material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold remaining at levels that render the Kiniero Gold Project profitable; the Company's ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance its operations; the Company's ability to restructure the Taurus USD35 million bridge loan and adjust the mandate to accommodate for the revised timeline of the enlarged project; the Company's ability to enter into definitive documentation for the Facilities on acceptable terms or at all, and to satisfy the conditions precedent to closing and advances thereunder (including satisfaction of remaining customary due diligence and other conditions and approvals); the ability to realize on the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; and assumptions regarding present and future business strategies, local and global geopolitical and economic conditions and the environment in which the Company operates and will operate in the future. Certain important factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to: geopolitical risks and security challenges associated with its operations in West Africa, including the Company's inability to assert its rights and the possibility of civil unrest and civil disobedience; fluctuations in the price of gold; limitations as to the Company's estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; the replacement of the Company's depleted mineral reserves; the Company's limited number of projects; the risk that the Kiniero Gold Project will never reach the production stage (including due to a lack of financing); the Company's capital requirements and access to funding; changes in legislation, regulations and accounting standards to which the Company is subject, including environmental, health and safety standards, and the impact of such legislation, regulations and standards on the Company's activities; equity interests and royalty payments payable to third parties; price volatility and availability of commodities; instability in the global financial system; the effects of high inflation, such as higher commodity prices; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; the risk of any pending or future litigation against the Company; limitations on transactions between the Company and its foreign subsidiaries; volatility in the market price of the Company's shares; tax risks, including changes in taxation laws or assessments on the Company; the Company's inability to successfully defend its positions in negotiations with the Malian authorities to establish a new tax framework for the Company, including with respect to the current tax contingencies in Mali; the Company obtaining and maintaining titles to property as well as the permits and licenses required for the Company's ongoing operations; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; the effects of public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on the Company's activities; the Company's relations with its employees and other stakeholders, including local governments and communities in the countries in which it operates; the risk of any violations of applicable anticorruption laws, export control regulations, economic sanction programs and related laws by the Company or its agents; the risk that the Company encounters conflicts with small-scale miners; competition with other mining companies; the Company's dependence on third-party contractors; the Company's reliance on key executives and highly skilled personnel; the Company's access to adequate infrastructure; the risks associated with the Company's potential liabilities regarding its tailings storage facilities; supply chain disruptions; hazards and risks normally associated with mineral exploration and gold mining development and production operations; problems related to weather and climate; the risk of information technology system failures and cybersecurity threats; and the risk that the Company may not be able to insure against all the potential risks associated with its operations. Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These factors are not intended to represent a complete and exhaustive list of the factors that could affect the Company; however, they should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or Management's estimates, assumptions or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's expected financial and operational performance and results as at and for the periods ended on the dates presented in the Company's plans and objectives, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. See also the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at or on the Company's website at for additional information on risk factors that could cause results to differ materially from forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Neither the 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.
