Rome Resources Reports High-Grade Tin Results at Kalayi Prospect in DRC
Rome Resources Confirms High-Grade Tin at Kalayi Prospect in Democratic Republic of the Congo Amid Ongoing Drill Programme
AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported continued success at its Kalayi prospect within the Bisie North project area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, confirming consistent near-surface high-grade tin mineralisation as its drilling programme nears completion.
The Kalayi prospect lies about 8 km from Alphamin Resources’ Mpama tin mining complex, highlighting its strategic location within a proven tin-producing region.
Since the company’s last update in mid-February, two drill rigs have remained active as part of a post–maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) drilling campaign.
Nearly 2,700 metres of core have been recovered since drilling began in late 2025, including extensions below the current resource area.
With only two drill holes remaining, Rome has already shipped approximately 600 kg of samples to ALS Laboratories in Johannesburg, South Africa, in addition to a previously submitted 360 kg batch, for assay analysis.
Preliminary portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) results from drill holes KBDD028 to KBDD030 indicate strong mineralisation, including:
- 10 metres grading 1.3% tin from 220 metres
- 1 metre grading 5.4% tin from 32 metres
- 4 metres grading 1.0% tin from 47 metres
With tin prices currently around $50,000 per tonne, the grades encountered suggest significant economic potential for the Kalayi system.
CEO Paul Barrett said the results reinforce confidence in the project:
“The latest intercepts confirm that high-grade tin mineralisation continues at depth beneath the existing resource, validating our structural model and supporting the potential for further resource expansion.”
Rome Resources plans to incorporate the final assay results into its next MRE update for Kalayi, while continuing discussions with potential strategic partners to advance development of the asset.
