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Within the Property, the Nampala Gold Mine is a Production Project that involves ongoing mining and processing activities. The adjacent exploration permits are advanced exploration projects with detailed exploration work, including drilling and trenching.

Figure 1 Regional location of the Nampala Gold Project

Geology

The Property is located within the Kadiana-Madinana Domain of the Birimian Supergroup in southern Mali (Figure 2). This Domain is located within the broader Baoulé-Mossi Domain, a significant greenstone belt of West Africa renowned for its gold mineralisation.

Figure 2 Simplified Regional Geology of the Bagoe Greenstone Belt

Source: Micon (2024) modified from Ballo, et al. (2015)

The Birimian Supergroup is a significant component of the West African Craton, formed around 2.2 Ga to 2.0 Ga. It comprises a sequence of intensely deformed and metamorphosed volcanic and sedimentary rocks. The Birimian is typically divided into two parts: a lower volcanic group with basalts and andesites and an upper sedimentary group with greywackes, sandstones, and shales. These turbiditic sedimentary rocks are significant, as they often host significant gold mineralisation.

The local geology of the Nampala Property and its surrounding permits are primarily based on the studies conducted by Baril et al. (2011), Boisse et al. (2020), the mapping and studies completed by BRGM and the geological interpretations made by Micon International Co Limited (Micon) who were responsible for the geological and resource modelling for this Report, and overall compilation thereof.

The Nampala Mine and the adjacent Mininko permit exhibit geological characteristics like those observed within the neighbouring Gladie and Kamasso permits. The primary lithological units, include significant marker horizons such as graphitic shales that extend southward from the Nampala Permit into these areas, continuing beyond the southwestern boundary of Kamasso.

The Nampala Mine and the Mininko permit are situated within the pelitic shale and arenite units of the Bagoe Formation, which belong to the Birimian Supergroup. This formation trends north-northeast, spanning several hundred kilometres into Côte d'Ivoire and dipping beneath the Taoudeni Basin to the north.

Gold mineralisation of the Nampala Property is like many other Palaeoproterozoic gold deposits in the Baoulé-Mossi domain of the West African Craton that formed during a craton-wide gold metallogenic event late in the Eburnean Orogeny (Lawrence, Treloar, Rankin, Harbidge, & Holliday, 2013).

Gold mineralisation is primarily hosted within competent, coarse-grained turbiditic units, specifically greywackes and siliceous sandstones. These lithologies, characterised by their brittle nature, facilitated the fracturing and subsequent vein formation. Gold occurs predominantly within structurally controlled tension quartz vein systems and stockworks that exploit these fractures and associated zones of enhanced porosity.

The tonalite intrusion, enveloped by lamprophyres, also contains mineralised quartz veins that share a similar orientation with those observed in the metasediments, suggesting a common structural control on mineralisation. Although the lamprophyre intrusions exhibit limited mineralisation, confined primarily to their margins, they appear to influence the spatial distribution of gold significantly. This is evidenced by the preferential concentration of gold mineralisation in the metasediments proximal to the lamprophyre contacts, supported by lithological competency contrasts and geochemical gradients.

Conversely, shear zones are predominantly developed within the more ductile, often graphitic, shales. These shear zones, however, are typically barren of significant gold mineralisation.

Figure 3 Geology of the Nampala Gold Mine

Source: Micon (2024) from the Robex Mapping Data and Micon 2024 interpretation

Mineral Resources and Reserves

The 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) was prepared by Micon and has an effective date of 30th September 2024. It has been constrained by a topographic surface of the same date. The 2024 Mineral Resource statement is presented in Table 2

Table 2: Nampala Mineral Resource Statement, effective date 30th September 2024

Source: Micon (2024)

Notes:

1. The Mineral Resource Estimate has been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects with an effective date of 30 September 2024. Dr Ryan Langdon of Micon is the QP responsible for the MRE.

2. The database was closed on 10 September 2024 and the Mineral Resources were constrained to a topographic survey dated 30 September 2024.

3. To demonstrate Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction (RPEEE), open pit Mineral Resources were constrained by an optimised pit shell. All blocks above the cut-off and within the pit shell were included in the Mineral Resources. Robex created the optimised pit shell.

4. Cut-off grades for Mineral Resource reporting were calculated using a gold price of US$2,200 oz and are: oxide (laterite, mottled zone, saprolite) 0.35 g/t Au; transition (upper saprock, lower saprock) 0.43 g/t Au; and fresh (fresh rock)1.89 g/t Au.

5. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that all or any part of the estimated Mineral Resources will be converted into Mineral Reserves.

6. Average density values used are: laterite and mottled zone 1.56 t/m3 to 1.74 t/m3; saprolite 1.55 t/m3 to 1.68 t/m3; upper saprock 2.05 t/m3 to 2.24 t/m3; lower saprock 2.40 t/m3to 2.42 t/m3; and fresh rock 2.63 t/m3to 2.74 t/m3.

7. Grade interpolation by ordinary kriging using a block model with a block size of 10 m (X) by 20 m (Y) by 5 m (Z). Outlier management used grade capping for extreme outliers and a restricted search neighbourhood for outliers on a domain-by-domain basis.

8. Mineral Resources in volumes with a drill grid spacing of 40 m by 40 m were classified as Indicated Mineral Resources. All other volumes were classified as Inferred Mineral Resources. To limit extrapolation, a wireframe was used to constrain the interpolated blocks to approximately 10 m below the base of the drilling.

9. Totals presented in this table reported from the Mineral Resource models, are subject to rounding, and may not total exactly.
   
   

The Mineral Reserves for Nampala were derived from the Mineral Resources using the modifying factors outlined in the Mining Plan. All Mineral Reserves are classified as Probable, as they are based on Indicated Mineral Resources. Inferred and Unclassified Mineral Resources were excluded from the resource-to-reserve conversion, ensuring compliance with reporting standards. The stockpiles are excluded from the Mineral Reserve estimate, as it is not classified as a Mineral Resource and therefore cannot be converted to Reserves. The Nampala Mineral Reserves with effective date 30th September 2024 is presented in Table 3.

Table 3: Nampala Mine Mineral Reserves, effective date 30th September 2024

Source: Robex (2024)

Notes:

1. The Mineral Reserves have been depleted for mining up to the 30th September 2024.

2. Figures have been rounded to the appropriate level of precision for reporting.

3. Due to rounding, some columns or rows may not compute exactly as shown.

4. Mineral Reserves are stated as in-situ dmt (dry metric tonnes).

5. Mining recovery of 100% and waste dilution of 6% were applied to each pit.

6. Mineral Reserves reporting were calculated at a cut-off grade of 0.4g/t for oxide (laterite, mottled zone, saprolite and transition).

7. Probable Mineral Reserves were derived from Indicated Mineral Resources.

8. There are no known legal, political, environmental, or other risks that could materially affect the Mineral Reserves.

Exploration

Non-invasive exploration completed by Robex on the Nampala Property has been extensive, and Property-wide. First commenced in 2005, the Property-wide exploration has included:

• Remote Sensing: a remote sensing assessment by GaiaPix in 2022 that included a photogeological interpretation of satellite-borne remote sensing data using Landsat 8 OLI, SPOT 7, Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) and regional airborne geophysical data. The geological interpretation of the remote-sensing data used anaglyph images to generate 3D topographic relief renditions. GaiaPix concluded that the geological mapping delineated structural elements that represented targets for gold exploration and that surface soil geochemical sampling was the recommended follow-up prospecting tool.

• Geophysics: during the 2005 to 2008 exploration campaign, a 25 m-spaced IP survey was conducted over the Nampala geochemical anomaly. In 2021, Robex engaged Eureka Consulting (Pty) Ltd (Eureka) to merge two historical geophysical data sets comprising magnetics and resistivity. Geophysical data has proven valuable in correlating the known geology and structures against the bulk-leach-extractable-gold (BLEG) Au-in-soil geochemical fabric.

• Rock Chip Sampling: during 2009, Robex conducted fieldwork across its exploration permits. A total of 255 rock chip and grab samples were collected.

• Soil Sampling: In line with the recommendations from GaiaPix, Robex commenced a Property-wide BLEG soil sampling geochemistry campaign in December 2021. The BLEG sampling method was used to accurately measure fine-grade gold and sampling heterogeneity, reducing the inherent nugget effect in samples. There is a demonstrated strong relationship between the BLEG Au-in-soil, magnetics, intrusives, and structures.

Drilling

Since drilling first commenced at Nampala pre-1992, >342,000 m of drilling has been completed on the Property. This includes a combination of DD, RC, AC, Rotary Air Blast (RAB) and auger drilling. Current drilling by Robex commenced in 2005. Robex drilling accounts for >312,000 m of the drilling completed on the Property. Drilling has primarily focussed on drilling the Nampala deposit of the Nampala Mine, accounting for ~74% of all drilling. Drilling purposes has included exploration, verification, sterilisation, resource, and reserve delineation, mining geotechnical and water. Drilling completed on the Nampala Property can be summarised as:

• Historical drilling (pre-2005) accounts for 575 drill holes for 30,073 m – almost exclusively AC and RAB drilling.

• Robex drilling (2005 to present) accounts for 5,668 drill holes for 312,851 m (126 x DD drill holes for 21,640 m; 874 x RC drill holes for 88,044 m; 1,806 AC drill holes for 160,735 m; 352 RAB drill holes for 16,465 m; and 2,510 auger drill holes for 25,967 m).

Sample Preparation, Analysis and Security

The Robex procedures for geological sample preparation, analysis, and security are well documented and publicly available. They adhere to best practice procedures and protocols. Robex has utilised two independent commercial laboratories to analyse drilling samples - Bamako SGS Mineral Laboratory in Mali (SGS Bamako) with accreditation number T0652, and SGS Robex-Nampala laboratory at the Nampala mine site, which does not hold formal accreditation. The sample preparation methodology is standard comprising crushing and pulverising of samples to collect a subsample for fire assay using a lead collection fire assay technique with an Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) finish. The Robex QA/QC protocol includes the insertion of standards, blanks and field duplicates. One standard, one blank and one field duplicate are inserted into every batch of samples, for 20 samples per batch.

Mining Methods

Mining at Nampala is conducted using a conventional open-pit method, involving contractor operated hydraulic excavators for loading and dump trucks for hauling. In areas of transitional lithology and laterites, drilling and blasting are employed, although most of the material is mined through free digging.

The mining sequence at Nampala is primarily influenced by the plant requirements and the tropical climate’s dry and wet seasons. Oxide and transitional materials differ in processing throughput, with transitional ore typically having a higher grade than oxide ore.

Ore from the Nampala and East Pits will be partially transported to the ROM pad near the crusher, while the remainder will be stockpiled at various locations around the pits to ensure a steady feed to the plant during the wet season. The ore will be segregated into stockpiles based on grade to facilitate optimal blending.

Processing Operations

Since 2017, the Nampala Mine has been in continuous operation, processing primarily oxide material (saprolite). The current processing flowsheet (Figure 4) for the Nampala Mine employs a design consisting of a scrubber, ball mill circuit, and cyclone classification. Gold recovery is achieved through a combination of gravity concentration followed by a carbon-in-leach (“CIL”) process and Zadra elution. Since the initial implementation of the flowsheet), enhancements have been made to improve processing efficiency. A mineral sizer was added to manage large ore blocks, ensuring smoother material handling, and a cone crusher was integrated into the grinding circuit to address critical-size particles, optimising overall grinding performance.

Continuous efforts have been made to reduce reagent consumption, while lime consumption remains high, as is typical for saprolite, cyanide consumption is notably low, with a set point of less than 140 NaCN ppm in the first leach tank and no further additions required.

The requirements associated with the current process are the following:

• Ore: 5,800 t/d of oxidised material with a minimal feed grade of 0.50 g/t Au.

• Water: 1 m³ of water per tonne of processed ore which 2/3 is recirculated.

• Energy: 8 kWh/t to 12 kWh/t for the mill including operation support infrastructures.

• Plant availability of 90%.

Figure 4 Nampala Mine Process Plant Flowsheet

The total gold produced since January 2017 is approximately 370 koz Au. Mill throughput has shown an increasing trend and attributable gold production has averaged 123.7 kg/month. The mine has achieved consistent increases in throughput since 2020. Table 4 shows the production performance from 2020 to 2023. However, in 2024, the introduction of harder transitional ore led to a slight reduction in throughput.

The gold recovery shows an increasing trend to early 2022, resulting from continuous plant optimisation. From early 2022, the gold recovery averaged 88.8% which matches that predicted by metallurgical testwork by Soutex in 2020 (88.8% to 88.9%). Plant availability has shown a constant trend and has averaged 90.3% which matches industry norms. Compared to the 2020 predictions made by Soutex, during the period 2020 to 2023 the mill throughputs were higher than predicted and mill feed gold grades were higher by more than 10%. Target gold recoveries were met, resulting overall in the total gold production being more than 25% higher than predicted.

Table 4: Comparison of Predicted and Actual Production and Recovery Data

Source: Micon (2024) from Soutex (2024) and Robex (2024)

Infrastructure

The current Nampala mine boundary fence has a total length of 12,900 m, enclosing an area of 803 ha. This expansion ensures that the entire mining operation is within a secured boundary, enhancing operational safety and site management.

The Nampala Mine is supplied by two water sources: fresh water and potable water. Potable water is currently sourced from one of three available wells (Well No. 17). For fresh water, 23 wells have been constructed, with 15 currently in operation. These sources ensure a reliable water supply to support operational and domestic needs at the site. Additional water storage is maintained with a buffer water pond with a capacity of 32,734 m³ and a retention pond with a capacity of 32,474 m³.

The Nampala Mine relies on a hybrid power system consisting of two energy sources: a solar plant and a thermal (diesel) power plant. The solar plant includes 7,280 photovoltaic panels with a total installed capacity of 3.39 MW, of which 96% (3.25 MW) is utilised. The thermal power plant provides an additional 10 MW of installed capacity. The system is further supported by a 2.6 MWh battery storage unit, ensuring stability and optimising energy use.

There are two waste dumps near the pits: Waste Dump North, located north of both the East and West Pits, and Waste Dump East, situated east of the East Pit. Waste Dump North had an initial capacity of 3.8 Mm³ of waste, with a planned expansion to accommodate an additional 21.3 Mt. As of October 2023, the Waste Dump North is nearly full, and further expansion is not feasible. Consequently, a new waste dump area was designated east of the East Pit in November 2023 (East Waste Dump). An additional area south of the East Pit has been identified and sterilised for future expansions as a potential waste dump.

Construction of Tailings Pond Cell No. 5 commenced in October 2023. At its current level (340), the cell has a capacity of 591,419 m³, equating to approximately 4 to 5 months of storage at a consolidated density of 1.4 t/m³. Plans are underway to extend Cell No. 5 to Level 345, a process expected to take approximately two months. Once completed, the capacity will increase to 3.2 Mm³, equivalent to 4.48 Mt, providing more than two years of storage capacity. The expansion is permitted.

The principal stockpiles are located north of the pits, near the processing plant. The principal stockpiles have capacity of approximately 250 kt, categorised into high-grade, medium-grade, and low-grade materials.

The Nampala Mine is equipped with a four-bed medical clinic staffed by four nurses and a part-time medical doctor. The facility also includes a pharmacy and a laboratory, the latter currently under construction, to enhance on-site medical services.

There are offices for administration, plant, medical services, training, exploration, mining, geology, and contractors. Other infrastructure on site includes a rubbish treatment plant, warehouse, hangar and airstrip, plant nursery, and communications systems.

The accommodation and welfare facilities at Nampala include a lodging area for security personnel and a camp equipped with a gym, mini shop, and canteen. The total lodging capacity is 119 people. A kitchen dedicated to mill employees provides up to 480 meals per day.

Figure 5 shows layout of the Nampala mine infrastructure

Figure 5 Nampala Mine Infrastructure Layout

Capital and Operating Costs

The mine is currently in production so there is no development capital cost required.

The total capital and closure costs from 1st September 2024 until the end of the LOM are US$37.8m. This includes sustaining capital at US$2.2M and capitalised stripping costs at US$31.5 million and US$4.06M in Closure and contract termination costs. Sustaining Capex was calculated with the latest operating data updated as of December 2024.

The operating costs used in the economic analysis are summarised in Table 5.

Table 5 Operating Costs Summary

Source: Robex December (2024)

Economic Analysis

An updated economic assessment of the Nampala Mine has been conducted, incorporating actual operational data and the new technical inputs outlined in this Report. The economic model was prepared by Australian based Infinity Corporate Finance Pty Ltd., with input data sourced from a variety of contributors, including consultants, current suppliers and contractors, and Robex’s internal technical and financial teams. Key financial parameters, such as the Project’s taxation regime and exchange rates, were also provided by Robex.

The economic model was run at two gold prices; Scenario 1 with gold price of US$1,800/oz used for the Mineral Reserve and Scenario 2 with the S&P consensus long term gold price at end of October 2024 as shown in Table 6.

Table 6: LoM Gold Price

The cashflow analysis excludes inflation and presents all financial data in real US dollars as of 30^th September 2024. Only cashflows post 30^th September 2024 are considered.

The mine has an expected LOM of 27 months (inclusive of stockpiles) from 30^th September 2024. As of 30^th September 2024, based on consensus forward gold prices and a 5% discount rate, the Project's estimated NPV is US$71 million post-tax as show in in Table 7.

Table 7: Summary of NPV Scenario’s (as of 1 September 2024)

Source: Robex December (2024)

Post-tax annual cash flows are show in Table 8.

Table 8: Post-tax cashflow at consensus forward gold prices

Note: the figures have been rounded

Source: Infinity and Robex (2024)

The Project value was evaluated through sensitivity (Figure 6) analyses examining the impact of changes in gold price and operating costs. The analysis indicates that the Project is most sensitive to fluctuations in the gold price, followed by changes in operating costs.

Figure 6 Post-tax NPV_5% Sensitivity

Qualified Person

Scientific or technical information in this press release that relates to the geology and exploration history of the Nampala Property was prepared or supervised by Andrew de Klerk, B.Sc.(Hons.), Pr.Sci.Nat. (400030/11), SAIMM, GSSA Principal Geologist and Project Manager, is a full-time employee for Micon International Co Limited. Mr de Klerk is a professional Geoscientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (Membership No. 400030/11). He is a member of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) and a Fellow of the Geological Society of Africa and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the project under consideration which he is undertaking to qualify as a Qualified Person (“QP”) under NI 43-101.

Scientific or technical information in this press release that relates to the geology and exploration history of the Nampala Property was prepared or supervised by André Bezuidenhout, a full-time employee for Micon International Co. Mr Bezuidenhout is a Fellow of The Geological Society of London (No. 1044812) and a registered Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat. No. 008765) and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the project under consideration which he is undertaking to qualify as a QP under NI 43-101.

Scientific or technical information in this press release that relates to the geological modelling and Mineral Resources was prepared or supervised by Ryan Langdon, a full-time employee for Micon International Co Ltd. Dr Langdon is a Fellow of The Geological Society of London and a registered Chartered Geologist (No. 1022491) and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the project under consideration which he is undertaking to qualify as a QP under NI 43-101.

Scientific or technical information in this press release that relates to the Mineral Reserves was reviewed and prepared by Michiel Frederik Breed, an associate of for Micon International Co Ltd. Mr Breed is a fellow of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), Member No. 702556 and a Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa, Registration No. 20130531) and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the project under consideration which he is undertaking to qualify as a QP under NI 43-101.

Scientific or technical information in this press release that relates to the metallurgy and mineral processing of the Nampala Mine was prepared or supervised by Nigel Smalley, a full-time employee for Micon International Co Ltd. Mr Smalley is a Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, MIMMM (No. 459181) and an Associate Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AAusIMM (No. 322114) and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the project under consideration which he is undertaking to qualify as a QP under NI 43-101.

Scientific or technical information in this press release that relates to Environmental Studies, Permitting and Social or Community Impacts was prepared or supervised by Becky Humphrey, an associate of for Micon International Co Ltd. Ms Humphrey is a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (MIEMA), a Professional Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (MIMMM) and a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registered with the Society for the Environment (Registration No. 10664) and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the project under consideration which she is undertaking to qualify as a QP under NI 43-101.

Further details on the scientific and technical information relating to Nampala will be provided in the technical report for the Independent Technical Report on the Nampala, Mininko, Gladie and Kamasso Permits and a Mineral Resource and Reserve Estimate of the Nampala Gold Mine, Mali, West Africa which will be filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com within the next 45 days.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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.

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Email: investor@robexgold.com
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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 from time to time 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 USD115 million project finance facility for the Kiniero Gold Project (including a USD15 million cost overrun facility) 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 and forward-looking information 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; the risk that the listing of the Company’s shares on the ASX is not approved and/or otherwise implemented, and even if it is, that is fails to support the long-term growth of the Company; 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, 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 anti-corruption 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.

Please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023, dated April 29, 2024, and to the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of each of the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated April 29, 2024 for the years ended December 31, 2023, and the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated November 29, 2024 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, all of which are available electronically on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or on the Company’s website at www.robexgold.com All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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