Dig Deep Value Creation in Mining: Paul Barrett on Partnerships, M&A, and Rome Resources' Path Forward
In this episode, we chat with Paul Barrett, CEO of Rome Resources, a company working on the front lines of tin, copper, and zinc exploration at a time when critical minerals have never been more in focus.
We’ll unpack what it really takes to operate in the DRC, how Rome has kept momentum through regional uncertainty, and where newly raised capital is being deployed as the company looks toward 2026 and beyond. Paul will also share his views on value creation from potential partnerships or integration with bigger players, to Rome’s own path forward, along with insights from his career and the experienced team behind him.
And with global M&A heating up in the mining sector, we’ll explore whether consolidation may be part of Rome’s future, and how shifting demand for tin and other metals could reshape opportunities ahead.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Rome Resources operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which presents unique challenges such as regional instability and complex regulatory requirements
- Rome Resources recently raised £2 million to fund a drilling program targeting deeper, wider intercepts of tin and copper. The company aims to complete this drilling by early 2024, with plans to update resource estimates shortly thereafter.
- The tin market is expected to remain strong due to its critical role in technology and manufacturing, while copper demand is also projected to grow, particularly in infrastructure projects
- The company is exploring potential partnerships, particularly with nearby Alphamin, to enhance value creation
BEST MOMENTS
"The level of scientific rigour put to drilling holes in the ground for mining is much, much less... I'm trying to bring some of that science in, especially some of the stratigraphic work."
"We have a dialogue with IRH on that particular project... extracting Kalai and putting it through Alphamin's facility will not require much in the way of modification."
"The tin market is a fascinating market... it's quite small... and of course that then means that it's quite volatile in terms of price reaction to supply hiccups."
“We’re concentrating really on adding that value, taking that a bit deeper and seeing where we get to with this next drilling program."
GUEST RESOURCES
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rome-resources-ltd/
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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CONTACT METHOD
rob@mining-international.org
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Podcast Description
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.
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