Hemerdon Tungsten Mine Enters Commissioning Phase in Devon
Tungsten West is preparing the Hemerdon tungsten-tin mine in Devon for phased commissioning, restarting one of Europe’s major tungsten resources after the previous operation encountered...
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South Crofty and Hemerdon Advance UK Critical Minerals Mine Restarts
The UK’s efforts to restore domestic critical minerals production are progressing through two major redevelopment projects: Cornish Metals’ South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall and...
Kazakhstan and UK strengthen economic ties with tungsten supply and critical minerals partnership
Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom are negotiating agreements for the supply of tungsten, marking a significant step in deepening economic and resource development ties between...
Tungsten West seeks government support to extract world’s second-largest tungsten deposit in UK
Tungsten West, the mining company operating the Hemerdon Mine on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon, is calling for government support to help extract one of...
UK 2024 Criticality Assessment lists 34 vital minerals for economic security
The UK 2024 Criticality Assessment has identified 34 minerals as “critical” out of 82 materials assessed, marking a significant increase from the 2021 assessment, which...
UK budget to boost financial support for critical mineral imports, reducing reliance on China
UK companies that import critical minerals will receive increased financial support in Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ upcoming budget, aimed at strengthening British industries...
Cornish Lithium’s £15 million plant set to enhance UK’s clean energy and lithium production
Cornish Lithium has announced the upcoming launch of a £15 million demonstration plant for lithium production in Cornwall, marking a significant step in the UK’s...
Investment of £4.5 million to boost critical mineral mining in Devon and Cornwall, UK
More than £4 million is being allocated to expedite the mining of “critical” minerals in Devon and Cornwall. The University of Exeter will receive £4.5...
Rio Tinto and Green Lithium forge partnership to strengthen UK and EU lithium supply chain
Rio Tinto and Green Lithium have announced a partnership to establish an end-to-end lithium supply chain in the UK, aimed at supporting the growing demand...
UK High Court rejects plans for Woodhouse Colliery, halting first deep coal mine in over three decades
The UK’s High Court has overturned plans for the country’s first deep coal mine in over 30 years. Legal action was initiated by two campaign...