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Rome Resources Plc announced on 27 January 2025 that it has relocated its field operations, including helicopter support, to Bukavu as a precautionary measure. Bukavu is located approximately 200 kilometres by road from Goma, and the company's drilling activities are continuing as planned with three rigs operational across the Mont Agoma and Kalayi prospects, also 200 kilometres from Goma, while a fourth drill rig undergoes routine repairs.
| Date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Time | 12:34:08 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 8176U |
27 January 2025
Rome Resources Plc
("Rome" or the "Company")
Operations Update: No Impact from Goma Unrest
Rome Resources Plc (AIM: RMR), the DRC-focused tin explorer, announces that its operations and on-site activities remain unaffected by the recent developments in the city of Goma. As a precautionary measure, the Company has relocated its field operations, including helicopter support, to Bukavu. Bukavu is located approximately 200 kilometres by road from Goma.
Rome's drilling activities are continuing as planned, with three rigs currently operational and drilling across the Mont Agoma and Kalayi prospects, also situated 200 kilometres from Goma. A fourth drill rig is undergoing routine repairs and operations remain as scheduled. Rome is in the process of reviewing drill results from a number of holes at Kalayi, with an update anticipated in the coming days.
Paul Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of Rome Resources Plc, commented: "Our exploration programme is progressing steadily across our licences and we remain committed to advancing our projects in a safe and responsible manner. The well-being of our employees and contractors is our primary consideration, and we are closely monitoring the situation in Goma, while maintaining open lines of communication with our local team."
For further information please contact:
Rome Resources Plc
Paul Barrett, Chief Executive Officer
Mark Gasson, Chief Operating Officer
Tel. +44 (0)20 3143 6748
Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)
John Depasquale / Vivek Bhardwaj / Lauren Wright (Corporate Finance)
Stefano Aquilino / Joscelin Pinnington (Sales & Corporate Broking)
Tel. +44 (0)20 3328 5656
OAK Securities (Joint Broker)
Jerry Keen, Head of Corporate Broking ([email protected])
Henry Clarke, Head of Sales ([email protected])
Tel. +44 (0)20 3973 3678
Camarco (Financial PR)
Emily Hall / Gordon Poole / Sam Morris
Tel. +44 (0) 20 3757 4980
OAK Securities is a trading name of Merlin Partners LLP. Merlin Partners LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Reference Number: 449191). Merlin Partners LLP is registered in England and Wales (Registered Partnership Number: OC317265).