Producing the Metals the UK Needs for the Green Revolution in the UK - Interview with Brett Grist
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Social Licence to Operate in Mining
We need to show mining as a necessity for modern society, he says. But part of that is having an honest conversation with society. We we've talked in the past for social license to operate - and it's not been very good at in the past. The concerns might be valid, they might be some misapprehension can easily be addressed but you've got to have that communication going.
In this episode, we chat with Brett Grist, the Exploration Manager of Cornwall Resources who are focusing on the Redmoor Tin/Tungsten/Copper mining project located in eastern Cornwall, SW of England. The company is owned by AIM-listed Strategic Minerals PLC.
Brett has a background as a Geologist. He has more than 20 years of experience in exploration and mining project development. Playing a leading role in projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Including taking projects from early exploration through feasibility and into development. He also co-chairs the UK mining group of the Critical Minerals Association.
Brett shares his career and overcoming a tragedy by developing leukaemia to now leading the way in putting Cornwall on the mining map. He explains the developments they are making with Cornwall Resources. How they are forging partnerships with Camborne School of Mines. At a time when government assistance is slowly coming to fruition. These are exciting times for the Cornwall region and perhaps the rest of the UK when it comes to the mining industry.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The idea that Cornwall has been all mined out is most definitely not correct.
- Cornwall Resources is looking mainly for tungsten and copper.
- Quite a lot of discovery work was done in the mid-80s, but a drop in prices stopped the deposits from being mined.
- Cornwall Resources is gathering and creating mining data in digital formats.
- Cornwall is one of the heavily mined areas. Yet, it is also one of the most under-explored areas.
- There is the potential for the UK to home produce the metals they need for the green revolution.
- It is time for companies to come together and lobby the government, so they understand the opportunity and make things easier.
- The UK has plenty of people with the right exploration and mining skills.
- Working out who has the mineral rights in the UK is still quite a fragmented process, which can be time-consuming.
- We still need to educate the public about how vital mining is to society.
- Work with the community to find solutions. For example, putting a straw bale wall up solve their drill rig noise issue.
BEST MOMENTS
‘You adapt, work out how to do it and find good people to work with. ´
‘Many people say “Cornwall, it´s all been mined out hasn´t it” Well, that´s not the case.’
‘In Cornwall, the planning authorities are generally supportive.’
‘Modern mining is a different thing. We need to get that message out.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website: https://www.cornwallresources.com
LinkedIn: Brett Grist - Exploration Manager - Cornwall Resources Limited | LinkedIn
Email: info@cornwallresources.com
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ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.
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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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