Rome Resources Extends Kalayi Drilling with New Funding to Boost DRC Tin Potential

Rome Resources secures new funding to extend drilling at the Kalayi project in the DRC, targeting high-grade tin mineralisation and expanding exploration potential.

Rome Resources is advancing its exploration strategy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after securing fresh funding to extend drilling at its Kalayi prospect, reinforcing the project’s potential as a significant tin asset.

The AIM-listed mining company has raised additional capital through a share placing to support ongoing drilling activities at both the Kalayi and Mont Agoma prospects, part of the broader Bisie North project. The funding is aimed at expanding exploration efforts and accelerating resource development in one of Africa’s most promising tin corridors.

Funding to accelerate exploration

The latest capital injection will allow Rome Resources to undertake additional drilling campaigns, building on earlier programmes that confirmed high-grade tin mineralisation at depth. The company has already completed extensive drilling, with strong intercepts reinforcing confidence in the geological model and the scale of the deposit.

This follows previous fundraising rounds, including a £200,000 placement and a larger £1.9 million raise, both aimed at supporting drilling and exploration activities across the Bisie North project.

Kalayi emerging as a high-potential tin asset

Drilling at Kalayi has consistently returned encouraging results, including multiple high-grade tin intervals that suggest mineralisation extends beyond the initial resource estimate.

Recent drilling campaigns have confirmed:

• High-grade tin zones at depth
• Continuity of mineralisation across multiple drill holes
• Potential for significant resource expansion

The Kalayi prospect is located near the world-class Mpama tin mine, strengthening its strategic importance within the region’s mineral-rich belt.

Strategic importance for critical minerals supply

Tin is a key component in electronics, renewable energy systems and advanced technologies, placing projects like Kalayi in a strong position within the global critical minerals landscape.

As demand for critical minerals rises, particularly for energy transition technologies, Rome Resources’ continued investment in drilling and exploration could position it as a future supplier in global supply chains.

Outlook: resource growth and partnerships

With drilling ongoing and assay results pending, Rome Resources is expected to refine its resource estimates and explore potential development pathways. The company has also indicated it is engaging with strategic partners as it moves closer to defining a commercially viable asset.