South Crofty tin mine (Cornish Metals)

StageIn development: shaft refurbishment, dewatering and processing facility construction under way (June 2026)
Next milestoneWinder mechanical installation in H2 2026; commercial production targeted by mid-2028
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: Cornish Metals, developer record (RNS) · reported Mining Weekly →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Winder mechanical installation in H2 2026; commercial production targeted by mid-20282 November 2026 · previously: Winder mechanical installation H2 2026; commercial production targeted mid-2028
Stage: In development: shaft refurbishment, dewatering and processing facility construction under way (June 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: In construction
Value: £500m NPV (Mining Weekly, June 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: £500m NPV at current tin prices (Mining Weekly, Jun 2026)

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