Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR, AIM:RMR) has reported significant tin mineralisation in two key drill holes at its Kalayi prospect in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The company today announced results from a portable XRF analyser on core samples from Kalayi, where drill holes KBDD005 and KBDD006 are seen to have significant tin mineralisation.
"We are extremely encouraged by the results received from the XRF analyser as, although not certified, they represent further confirmation that our licence area contains significant, high-grade tin mineralisation,” chief executive Paul Barratt said in a statement.
“We continue to progress the drilling programme, with the fourth diamond drill rig currently being mobilised, which will accelerate operations across our identified prospects."
For KBDD005, the XRF analysis highlighted a high-grade tin zone over 1.5m, with a maximum grade of 3.1% Sn.
Drill hole KBDD006 showed two distinct zones of tin mineralisation, including a maximum grade of 5.3% Sn, and an additional 8m section with a grade of 0.5% Sn.
Meanwhile, a narrow zone of near-surface tin mineralisation was also intersected in drill hole KBDD007.
Drilling is currently underway for the KBDD009 hole, which presently has a depth of 62.5 metres. It is targeting the same significant mineralisation identified in KBDD006.
Barratt added: “Our team has a wealth of experience developing tin projects within the DRC, and we are looking forward to drawing on their expertise as drilling and testing continues at the company's Bisie North Project.
“We are committed to updating our investors regularly as the programme continues, and we look forward to sharing certified assay results in due course."