en.Wedoany.com Reported - Rome Resources has initiated a small-scale tin mining plan at the Kalayi project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as part of the process to convert the existing small-scale mining permit (PEPM 13274) into a formal mining license, aligning with the company's goal of ultimately increasing its project stake to approximately 79%.
The mining plan aims to meet the regulatory requirements necessary for the license conversion. This development will not only advance Rome Resources' ownership interests but is also expected to enhance the project's appeal to potential partners. Geological and metallurgical data are expected to be generated, supporting further resource assessment.
Initial field reports indicate encouraging results, with portable XRF readings showing tin content as high as 17% in the mineralized zone. Mining operations focus on extracting shallow tin-bearing material, particularly in areas of previous trenching. A small washing plant is planned, with the produced tin concentrate estimated to grade between 60% and 80%, to be sold through state-owned facilities in Walikale.
These activities are expected to generate modest revenue, but the primary objectives remain meeting regulatory requirements and data collection. Rome Resources continues to attract strategic partners, and the advancement of the mining license and increased stake may strengthen related discussions.
Rome Resources CEO Paul Barrett stated that early XRF readings at the adit entrance are encouraging and consistent with observations from surface trenching in the deposit area. One of the reasons the company seeks to increase its stake in the Kalayi project is confidence in this asset, reinforced by the exploration work completed to date and observations within the mineralized zone.
The Kalayi deposit consists of steeply dipping cassiterite-bearing quartz veins, and the mining plan targets these shallow, high-grade zones. Operations include driving a mining adit into the mineralized area, aimed at verifying the surface continuity of tin mineralization. The plan will also facilitate additional metallurgical testing, contributing to a better understanding of the vein system.
Health, safety, and environmental factors remain priorities throughout the project, with site supervisors ensuring compliance with safety protocols during mining operations.
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