Robex Resources Inc., a prominent mining company, has officially reached commercial production at its Kiniero Gold Project located in Guinea. This significant achievement was confirmed on February 12, 2026, following the successful shipment of gold on February 11, 2026, which met the stringent criteria outlined in both the Senior Secured Facility Agreement with Sprott and the Guinea Mining Code.
First Gold Shipment Details
The inaugural commercial shipment comprised approximately 197 kilograms of gold, equivalent to 6,336 troy ounces. Under the Guinea Mining Code, the date of first commercial production is defined as the earlier of either the completion of a sustained production period above a prescribed threshold or the date of the first shipment for commercial purposes. Robex has verified that this shipment establishes the official commencement of commercial production for the Kiniero project.
Operational Performance Metrics
As of the end of January 2026, the Kiniero operation had processed around 393,000 dry metric tonnes of ore, with an average head grade of approximately 1.0 grams per tonne of gold. The metallurgical gold recovery rate averaged about 88%, while mill availability exceeded 92%. During this period, a total of 10,900 troy ounces of gold were recovered, with 5,550 troy ounces poured, reflecting the typical accumulation of gold inventory within the carbon-in-leach circuit during the commissioning and early operational phases.
CEO Commentary on Milestone
Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Robex, emphasized the importance of this development. He stated, "The delivery of our first commercial gold shipment marks a major milestone for Robex and reflects the successful ramp-up of operations at Kiniero. The performance of both the processing plant and the operating team has been strong as we transition into commercial production."
Wilcox further highlighted the strategic implications, noting, "With Kiniero now in commercial operation and generating cash flow, the asset is positioned to support the development of Bankan as part of our transformative merger with Predictive Discovery. This milestone reinforces the strategic rationale for the combination and our objective of building a leading multi-asset gold producer."
Plant Stability and Future Outlook
Since commissioning and through early February 2026, the Kiniero processing plant has demonstrated stable and improving performance as operations progressed through the ramp-up phase. Key metrics for January 2026 include ore processed at 392,678 dry metric tonnes, an average head grade of 0.98 grams per tonne of gold, metallurgical gold recovery at 87.9%, mill availability at 92.3%, and mill operating time at 85.6%. Additionally, gold recovered totaled 10,931 troy ounces, gold poured was 5,547 troy ounces, and gold in circuit stood at 7,725 troy ounces.
This achievement not only solidifies Robex's operational capabilities but also sets the stage for enhanced growth and collaboration in the gold mining sector, particularly through its planned merger with Predictive Discovery.
