Lithium Exploration is underway in Cornwall

Lithium Exploration is underway in Cornwall

Cornwall Mining Alliance member, MétAmpère, has recently conducted a lithium exploration programme in Cornwall as part of a project to build a quarry and processing plant capable of producing 20,000 tonnes of the highly sought-after metal each year – sufficient to...
Datson Consulting Ltd – Shaft Remediation

Datson Consulting Ltd – Shaft Remediation

One of our Clients asked us to get involved with the remediation of East Wheal Lovell New Engine Shaft at Wendron, Helston, Cornwall.  There was a condition to the planning permission granted by Cornwall Council that stated the plugging of the shaft had to overseen by...
GIS Workshop by Clear Mapping Company

GIS Workshop by Clear Mapping Company

Cornwall Mining Alliance members are invited to sign-up for a hand’s on workshop GIS training day on Tuesday 10 September. The one day course will be run by Clear Mapping Company, based in Penryn, and is kindly supported by Mining Alliance member, Wardell Armstrong...
Cornwall’s oldest mine?

Cornwall’s oldest mine?

An exciting new collaboration involving two Cornwall Mining Alliance members aims to study ancient mine workings in the cliffs at Droskyn, Perranporth. Last year the University of Exeter, Camborne School of Mines and Perranzabuloe Museum, together with the Parish...
In Memoriam

In Memoriam

It is with much sadness that the Cornwall Mining Alliance notes the recent passing of two of our members, Paul Burton (Piran Mining Research) and Dr Nick Le Boutillier. Both Paul and Nick were long-standing, respected and active members of the mining and minerals...
A Celebration Of Cornish Mining

A Celebration Of Cornish Mining

Images from “A Celebration of Cornish Mining: from local expertise to global opportunities” – a conference and networking event to mark the centenary of the Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals held on Thursday 7th September 2017 at Heartlands,...