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Cat_Bones
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9 years ago

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/mar/18/strongbow-exploration-buy-26-tin-mines-cornwall-south-crofty

Good news for Cornwall or is it likely nothing much will come of it?

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Tamarmole
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9 years ago

With the shut down of San Rafael in 2017 the tin price is going to rise so.......

Fingers crossed.

Roy Morton
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9 years ago

I have high hopes. The diamond drill results were very promising, but the proof of the pudding.........

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somersetminer
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9 years ago

(as always) the biggest problem is the water.
I think it'll be a toss up between 'pump er dry' and explore
other prospects in the licence

agricola
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9 years ago

Perhaps this is time ....

If it can't be grown it has to be mined.

Tamarmole
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9 years ago

"agricola" wrote:
Perhaps this is time ....

Are you optimistic this time round?

agricola
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9 years ago

I'd like to think so, but having been here before I don't want to end up like someone on their 3rd or 4th marriage - another triumph of hope over experience !

We shall see, and no doubt you all will be watching too ....

If it can't be grown it has to be mined.

ttxela
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9 years ago

I'm not familiar with South Crofty, 26 mines are mentioned. Are these simply bits of the same mine complex or 26 separate distinct mines?

royfellows
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9 years ago

yoghurt weavers!

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We're back

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polo
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9 years ago

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"ttxela" wrote:
I'm not familiar with South Crofty, 26 mines are mentioned. Are these simply bits of the same mine complex or 26 separate distinct mines?

When you look at the mine's planning permissions on Cornwall Council's register the current 2013 underground permission is a much larger area than when the mine was last in production. This will explain the increase in the number of historic mines located within South Crofty's permitted mining area.

Roy Morton
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9 years ago

#11

You also need to consider that South Crofty bought Tehidy Minerals and their properties extend to numerous mines over a large area the county.
With modern mining methods and techniques it could be possible to work a whole range of properties with Crofty as the processing hub. Dolcoath, stray Park and Pendarves spring to mind. If disposal of the water can be arranged, to the satisfaction of the bearded wholemeal jumper wearers at the EA, then the future is looking bright.

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somersetminer
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9 years ago

#12

"Roy Morton" wrote:
Dolcoath, stray Park and Pendarves spring to mind. If disposal of the water can be arranged, to the satisfaction of the bearded wholemeal jumper wearers at the EA, then the future is looking bright.

Is it though? Dolcoath, Stray Park and Pendarves all flooded,
would take a fair amount of time to dewater, not to mention the cost of that (treating all of it as well), wouldnt like to be mining in around those unless there is a -thorough- understanding of where the new workings will be in relation to the old, what about the chance of unrecorded stuff?

polo
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9 years ago

#13

"Is it though? Dolcoath, Stray Park and Pendarves all flooded,
would take a fair amount of time to dewater, not to mention the cost of that (treating all of it as well), wouldnt like to be mining in around those unless there is a -thorough- understanding of where the new workings will be in relation to the old, what about the chance of unrecorded stuff?[/quote wrote:

I am sure these issues would have been considered and known about before Baseresult sought to purchase the mine in 2001. All these concerns are fairly standard issues when dealing with re-working old mines in Cornwall. It will certainly be important to comply with mining regulations when considering recorded/unrecorded mine workings.

somersetminer
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9 years ago

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"polo" wrote:

I am sure these issues would have been considered and known about before Baseresult sought to purchase the mine in 2001. All these concerns are fairly standard issues when dealing with re-working old mines in Cornwall. It will certainly be important to comply with mining regulations when considering recorded/unrecorded mine workings.

Yes you would think so! not in baseresults time however...WUM were just starting to get to grips with things

polo
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9 years ago

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It would have been in Baseresult's time as I'm aware that they were a joint venture partner in WUM.

Knocker
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9 years ago

#16

Long time no see Polo, hows everything going?

polo
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9 years ago

#17

Hi Knocker, in general terms things go on fine.

somersetminer
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9 years ago

#18

"polo" wrote:
It would have been in Baseresult's time as I'm aware that they were a joint venture partner in WUM.

assumed baseresult bought out by Western, my mistake.

kembro
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9 years ago

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Dont worry about taking Wheal Pendarves site into a future South Crofty development. Many 1000s of tons of material have been landscaped over the site in the past 12 months to create and equestrian centre, and several 1000 trees planted out. Work is still ongoing but nearly complete. Should know as it's a couple of 100 yards from my home!

polo
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9 years ago

#20

When you look at the mine's planning permissions on Cornwall Council's register Simms Shaft is one of the shafts safeguarded for use for ventilation at the mine.