Rome Resources discovers tin mineralization at Kalayi Prospect in DRC
Rome Resources announced it has discovered of tin mineralization at the Kalayi Prospect, located in the Walikale District of North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This finding was based on results from handheld XRF analyses performed on samples gathered during a recent diamond drilling campaign. The drilling campaign revealed significant mineralization within a 150-meter range of a larger 2,000-meter tin-in-soil anomaly.
Two discovery holes, showed particularly high-grade tin concentrations within three distinct shear zones, with tin ore (cassiterite) observed throughout most of the mineralized zones. The tin mineralization at Kalayi is found within specific quartz veined shear zones inside mica schists. Unlike the company’s Mont Agoma Prospect, there were no associations with copper, zinc, or lead in the mineralization at Kalayi.
Mineralization pattern
The mineralization pattern aligns with those found along the Bisie ridge, characterized by distinct shoot geometry, fluctuating grades, and widths in neighboring drill holes. The team’s understanding of mineralization along the Bisie Ridge contributed to the success of the initial drilling at Kalayi.
Rome Resources plans to undertake infill soil sampling and trenching programs in areas where the overburden is not excessive. This will help identify surface mineralized quartz veins, which will guide further drilling operations at depth and along the strike of the 2km tin-in-soil anomaly. Additionally, any new underground artisanal workings will be mapped to enhance the understanding of the controlling structures’ orientation and width variations.
