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Production / Operations

Robex Resources begins commissioning at Kiniero

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 17, 2025 · 09:49 RBX · 4.40 Robex Resources Inc
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Executive Summary

  • Robex Resources Inc. provided a project construction update for its Kiniero gold project in Guinea, confirming that commissioning has commenced and the project remains on track to deliver first gold in Q4 CY 2025.
  • The company reported significant progress in infrastructure and equipment readiness, including the completion of grade-control drilling, delivery of first ore to the ROM pad, and the energization of key process plant components such as the power station engines and CIL motor control centre.
  • Robex stated it is fully funded and on budget for the completion of the Kiniero build, with the commissioning and operations team fully mobilized at the site.

Key Details

  • Project Timeline: First gold production targeted for Q4 CY 2025; commissioning is currently underway.
  • Mining Operations:
    • First ore delivered to the Run-of-Mine (ROM) pad.
    • Mining contractor fleet mobilization is nearing completion.
    • Grade-control drilling has been completed over the Sabali pit.
  • Infrastructure & Facilities:
    • Tailing storage facility is nearing completion and ready for ore commissioning in the process plant.
    • Communication network installed in the process plant, connected to the plant control system and energized.
  • Process Plant & Equipment Status:
    • Installation and testing of power station engines completed; ready for energization.
    • Electrical and precommissioning of the process plant is progressing in line with commissioning priority activities.
    • Precommissioning of High-Voltage (HV) switchgear completed; energization planned for the week of the report.
    • CIL (carbon-in-leach) motor control centre energized; function testing of drives commenced.
    • CIL train A tanks filled with water, ready for load testing of agitators and intertank screens.
    • SAG (semi-autogenous grinding) mill drive train installed and aligned; SAG mill inching drive energized (ball mill to follow).
  • Financial Status: Robex is fully funded and on budget for Kiniero's build completion.

Notable Quotes

  • "Kiniero is moving closer to completion each month, and it is pleasing to see this progress continue in a safe and methodical manner, maintaining our schedule to achieve first gold in 2025. Commencement of process plant commissioning is now under way and is yet another major milestone in progressing towards first gold." — Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director and CEO
  • "Grade control drilling is completed, and ore has been delivered to the ROM pad in preparation for feeding the mill, while most other aspects of the project are nearing completion and remaining on schedule to achieve our targets." — Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director and CEO
  • "Robex is fully funded and is on budget for Kiniero's build completion." — Matthew Wilcox, Managing Director and CEO
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