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PDI Gold Posts US$202.9 million Revenue in First Annual Report as a Producer After Robex Merger
Highlights
PDI Gold Limited (ASX: PDI), formerly Predictive Discovery, released its annual report, management's discussion and analysis, and annual information form on 30 September 2026. The documents cover the year ended 30 June 2026, in which the company went from single-asset developer to multi-mine West African gold producer.
A Year Reshaped by the Robex Merger
The merger with Robex Resources completed on 15 April 2026. It added the producing Kiniéro mine in Guinea and the Nampala mine in Mali to PDI's flagship Bankan project. Because Robex's results are consolidated only from that date, the FY26 figures reflect about 11 weeks of production. Over that period, PDI sold 45,635 ounces of gold at an average realised price of US$4,439 per ounce, generating revenue of US$202.9 million. Operating cash flow was US$48.2 million, compared with an outflow of US$5.7 million in FY25.
Statutory earnings were affected by merger accounting. The company reported a net loss after tax of US$63.7 million, which included about US$36 million in one-off transaction costs and US$36.9 million in non-cash share-based payments. A US$30.1 million non-cash gain on the gold-linked embedded derivative in its Sprott financing facility partly offset these charges.
Strong Operating Performance at Kiniéro
On a full-half basis from 1 January to 30 June 2026, the combined operations poured 112,204 ounces at an AISC of US$1,308 per ounce. Kiniéro reached commercial production in February 2026 and has run consistently above its 6 Mtpa nameplate capacity. It contributed 92,430 ounces at US$1,158 per ounce. Nampala added 19,774 ounces at US$1,843 per ounce. Beyond its cash balance, PDI held US$81.5 million in restricted cash and gold bullion valued at about US$90.4 million at year end.
Bankan Edges Towards Construction
Bankan remains the cornerstone of PDI's growth plans. Front-end engineering design has been completed, and deposits have been placed on long-lead items including mills and power station equipment. Management does not currently expect any increase to the US$463 million capital estimate from the definitive feasibility study. Construction is expected to begin once Guinea grants the Bankan Exploitation Permit, and PDI is targeting combined annual output of more than 400,000 ounces by 2029.
Post-Balance Date Developments
After year end, PDI completed a US$10 million strategic investment for an 11.6% stake in Côte d'Ivoire explorer Awalé Resources. Shareholders approved the name change and a 5-for-1 share consolidation on 21 August 2026.
Guinea also issued a decree requiring gold to be refined domestically before export, with a transition period ending 6 October 2026. PDI says it has continued exporting without material disruption and does not expect a material impact on its 2026 guidance. It is also investigating building its own on-site refining capability.
Market Reaction
During FY26, PDI's share price rose 77%, from AU$0.385 to AU$0.68 on a pre-consolidation basis. On the day the report was released, PDI Gold shares last traded at AU$4.930, up AU$0.049 or 1.024%.
Note- All data presented is based on information available at the time of writing.
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