Rome Resources to Raise £1.9 Million for Drilling at Bisie North Tin Project
Rome Resources Secures £1.9M to Drill High-Grade Tin at Bisie North Project in DRC
On November 19, 2025, British mining company Rome Resources announced plans to raise £1.9 million ($2.4 million) through a share placement, subject to regulatory approval. The funds will support a new drilling campaign at the Bisie North tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Focus on High-Priority Targets
The upcoming program will concentrate on priority zones, particularly the deeper sections of the Kalayi and Mont Agoma deposits. According to CEO Paul Barrett, the company sees significant discovery potential in these areas, estimating that the program could uncover 53,000 to 144,000 tonnes of additional mineral resources, substantially expanding on the 10,600 tonnes of inferred resources declared last month.
Barrett emphasized:
“The maiden mineral resource estimate clearly highlights the high-grade potential at both Kalayi and Mont Agoma. We are now eager to test the high-grade tin potential of Kalayi Deep, which represents a key upside opportunity.”
Drilling Timeline and Preparations
Pending completion of the fundraising, drilling is expected to begin in approximately two weeks and continue for three to four months. Barrett noted that helicopters and drilling crews are preparing for mobilisation, ensuring a smooth start to operations.
Strategic Importance for DRC Tin Supply
If successful, the Bisie North program could position the project as a future contributor to the DRC’s tin production, which in 2024 was dominated by Alphamin Resources’ Bisie Mine, supplying roughly 99% of the country’s output.
Rome Resources’ initiative highlights its commitment to advancing high-grade tin exploration in one of the world’s leading tin-producing regions, with the potential to significantly expand the country’s tin resource base.
