Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) CEO Paul Barrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the encouraging metallurgical results from its Bisie North project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly at the Kalayi and Mont Agoma targets.
Barrett explained that initial test work has delivered high tin gravity recovery and copper flotation results, with recoveries reaching 80% for copper and very low waste levels. These results suggest the potential for a straightforward and cost-effective processing route.
“These initial results have shown, unsurprisingly actually, that the cassiterite responds very well to gravity separation,” said Barrett. “We get high grades, very, very low waste, and so it makes for a relatively simple and therefore low-cost process.”
Barrett noted that copper recovery is an “incremental addition to the economics” of the project, especially as copper must be removed to access the tin. He added that while copper production may not shift timelines, it could influence the processing flow sheet and equipment selection.
Looking ahead, Barrett said drilling is underway at Kalayi, with plans to move to Mont Agoma in February. Rome Resources expects to release drilling updates before the upcoming Indaba conference and aims to incorporate results into an updated resource estimate by May.
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