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RNS Number : 1437P  Rome Resources PLC  16 January 2026

16 January 2026

 

Rome Resources plc

("Rome Resources", the "Company")

 

Bisie North Drilling Update

 

Rome Resources plc (AIM: RMR), the DRC-focused tin and copper explorer, is
pleased to provide an update on its drilling operations at its Bisie North
project in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC"), located just 8 km from
the world-class Alphamin Mpama tin mine complex.

 

Status of Drilling Programme

 

We are pleased to report that two drill rigs are currently operating at Bisie
North: one rig active at the Mont Agoma prospect and the second at the Kalayi
prospect. This drilling activity forms part of the Company's post-maiden
Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") drilling programme, details of which were
announced on 23 December 2025. The maiden MRE confirmed that the target zones
are part of a large polymetallic system, with Mont Agoma demonstrating a wide
zone dominated by near-surface copper with tin grade anticipated to increase
at depth, and Kalayi showing near-surface high-grade tin, open at depth and
expected to increase in width and grade with depth.

 

Two holes have been completed, and a third hole is approaching its target
depth. Initial findings are summarised below.

 

Initial on-site results from drillhole KBD019:

·    Kalayi hole KBD019 was drilled to a total depth of 189.5 metres,
having encountered significant tin mineralisation between 129 metres and 135
metres.

·    Handheld XRF readings at 1-metre intervals across this 6-metre-wide
zone average 1.6% tin (six readings ranging 0.02% to 3.94% including four
readings above 1.4%).

·    This interval is within a broader 26-metre-wide zone showing
disseminated cassiterite between 114.0 metres and 140.7 metres depth,
supporting the continuity of mineralisation at Kalayi.

·    The drilling rig has since moved with drilling commenced at hole
KBD020.

 

Mont Agoma drilling update:

·    Drillhole MADD034 was drilled to 94 metres, serving as a control
point for the structural model.

·    Drillhole MADD035, drilled from the same pad location, is currently
at approximately 190 metres depth and progressing within the main Mont Agoma
mineralised zone.

 

Sampling and Assays

 

The reported tin grades are derived from handheld XRF analyses. These are spot
readings with an approximately 10-millimetre-wide analytical window and are
indicative only. They should not be relied upon for any resource calculations.
Samples from completed drillholes will be submitted for laboratory assay in
due course, with results to be reported once received.

 

Paul Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of Rome Resources, commented:

 

"We are encouraged by the early indications from this second phase of drilling
at Kalayi, where the intersection of a tin-rich zone at depth is consistent
with the Company's structural model and expectations for high-grade extensions
beneath the known mineralisation.

 

"Drilling at Mont Agoma is also progressing well as we move toward the deeper
parts of the system where we believe tin grades may strengthen. We look
forward to regularly updating the market as drilling continues on both
prospects and further results become available."

 

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Qualified Person Statement

 

Dr. Paul Armitage is a consultant of Rome Resources plc, a qualified
geologist, a Fellow of the London Geological Society and a Member of the
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Dr. Armitage is a qualified
person (QP) under NI 43-101 and as defined by the AIM Note for Mining, Oil and
Gas Companies for the purposes of this announcement and has reviewed and
approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news
release.

 

The handheld Niton XRF is frequently checked and calibrated to ensure accurate
analysis and measurements.

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