Join the companies already exploring Cornwall’s abundant metals and minerals – or strategically invest in their operations.
From the lithium used in electric vehicle batteries, to the tin used in modern solder, Cornwall’s has high-grade deposits of the resources the world increasingly needs.
Cornwall’s mining supply chain is over 100 companies strong – and getting even stronger. Many are members of the Cornwall Mining Alliance, which brings them together to drive mutual success.
CMA members currently provide highly respected services in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Local, world-renowned institutions create a constant stream of new talent in mining and related fields – as well as acting as invaluable centres for research activity:
Industry and peer groups. Funding opportunities. Help from organisations like our own.
In Cornwall, there’s a lot of support for mining businesses – not least from a local population that’s proud of its mining heritage and culture.
British Lithium: pioneers of UK mining. Since 2018, British Lithium has been extracting lithium carbonate from Cornish granite. We take an in-depth look at the company transforming the UK’s mining industry.
Managing one of the world’s largest undeveloped mining projects: Located in Eastern Cornwall, Cornwall Resources’ Redmoor project is a world-class resource of tin, tungsten and copper, making it an attractive economic prospect for the region.
We take a look at Cornish Metals Inc., the company behind the high-grade copper and tin exploration at United Downs and the South Crofty mine.
Cornish Lithium Ltd. (‘Cornish Lithium’ or ‘the Company’), an innovative mineral exploration company exploring for lithium and other battery metals in the South West of the UK, is pleased to announce results from preliminary sampling of lithium in deep geothermal waters at the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project near Redruth, Cornwall. Initial results indicate […]
Cornish Metals Inc. is pleased to report the second set of results from its diamond drilling programme at the South Crofty Mine, Cornwall, UK. HIGHLIGHTS SDD20-001 was drilled to test multiple tin-bearing vein-like structures (“lodes”) in the central section of South Crofty Mine. This intercept is a “step out” from Intermediate Lode and is not […]
British Lithium Ltd (BLL) has appointed John Walker as Strategic Advisor, effective immediately. Cornishman John Walker started his career at Imerys in St Austell in 1990. He went on to become general manager of the company’s tableware division in Belgium, before moving to the US and taking charge of Imerys North American Ceramics. In 2011, […]
Find out how Cornwall Trade and Investment can help your business.
The Growth Hub is offering grant opportunities from £2,500 to £20,000 for businesses looking to take the next step into overseas export. The Growth Hub have announced they are now taking direct applications for export grants, which can help fund activity such as growing overseas trade, finding new markets and supporting local employment. The £459,000 funding pot […]
Businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with growth ambitions are being urged to apply for funding from a £10 million business grant scheme to help them increase productivity and invest in research and innovation. As well as continuing to help businesses access support and training through the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), the Cornwall […]
Cornwall has miles of coastline and green open spaces and these natural assets have led the region to be a leader in the UK’s journey to net zero.
Whether you’re looking to locate in Cornwall, or to start exporting beyond its borders, get in touch with our friendly team to talk through your needs.
