In this episode, we chat with Richard Williams, CEO of Cornish Metals who is an Associate Company of Osisko. They are building a portfolio of strategic metals assets in the United Kingdom and North America. Their near-term strategy is to focus on exploration of the near-surface high-grade copper and tin mineralization at the United Downs project in Cornwall, UK. 

Richard is a Professional Geologist who has over 30 years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector. Principally in southern Africa, and south and Central America. He talks about Cornish Metals. As well as the rich history of mining in Cornwall and what the area has to offer in the decades to come. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The Cornish South Crofty asset they acquired already has planning permission and a new mine permit.
• It is the highest-grade tin project in the world that is not yet in production.
• Tin is essential to the tech markets, Internet of Things, and electrification.
• There is still a lot of high-quality tin, and other metals, available in Cornwall.
• The community around the South Crofty site is extremely supportive. They know it will generate wealth for the area.
• Old workings mean that 100% of the tailings can be put back underground.
• There is also copper, zinc, lithium, and silver in the area. Something that has been re-confirmed by recent drills.
• It is estimated that there will be around 33/34 pounds of tin for every tonne of rock. Extremely high grade.
• The process they plan to use to dewater the mine is specifically designed to improve the environment.
• Opportunities to generate green energy using the resources available on site are being investigated.
• The surface impact is anticipated to be minimal.
• South Crofty should be in production within 5 years.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Today, about 50% of all tin consumed goes into solar electronics. ´

‘The recorded average grades from those (old) mines was in excess of 7% copper.’

‘A tonne of rock would be worth something in the order of $550 to $580 US.’

EPISODE RESOURCES

Twitter: @CornishMetals

LinkedIn: Cornish Metals Inc.

Facebook: @CornishMetals

Instagram: @CornishMetals

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Email: rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/

Website: https://www.mining-international.org/

Twitter: @MiningRobTyson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos

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.

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.