Cornwall Mining & Geo-Resources Alliance

Cornwall Mining & Geo-Resources Alliance The Cornwall Mining and Georesources Alliance: Local Knowledge – Global Expertise

Cornwall has a long and successful history of mining, quarrying and mineral processing. Since the 1700s this part of the UK has been the focus of geological studies and engineering advancements in metalliferous mining. Cornwall has also produced China Clay, for worldwide export, for over 200 years. In 1888 the world-renowned Camborne School of Mines (now part of the University of Exeter) was estab

lished, followed by the Cornish Chamber of Mines & Minerals in 1917, with both organisations enhancing and supporting the development of Cornish mining expertise. Today the region is home to a unique concentration of innovative businesses, organisations and experienced professionals providing services to all aspects of mining and related industries in the UK and around the world. The Cornwall Mining and Georesources Alliance connects these experts and provides the right people for the job – local knowledge, global expertise.

🌟 New Member Announcement: Minerals Matter joins CMGA! 🌟We are delighted to welcome Minerals Matter as the newest member...
18/06/2026

🌟 New Member Announcement: Minerals Matter joins CMGA! 🌟

We are delighted to welcome Minerals Matter as the newest member of the Cornwall Mining & Geo‑Resources Alliance.
Minerals Matter is a UK-wide initiative championing careers in quarrying, mining and mineral products, while raising awareness of how essential minerals are to daily life and the wider economy. Their work focuses on strengthening the talent pipeline, improving sector visibility and connecting employers, educators, and young people.
They also play a key role in the GeoFutures Working Group, which CMGA, Minerals Matter and the Careers Hub - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly run together to support skills development, outreach and future workforce planning for Cornwall’s geo-resources sector.
Through coordinated outreach, STEM engagement and clear career pathways (from apprenticeships to professional roles) Minerals Matter helps reshape perceptions of the industry as modern, diverse and central to the UK’s low‑carbon future. Their emphasis on sustainability, skills and responsible resource management aligns closely with CMGA’s mission and the needs of the wider geo-resources ecosystem.

We are thrilled to have them as part of our growing network.

👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4XdXT7x

Last Friday we had the pleasure of attending the launch of MintMech's new facility in Penryn – another excellent example...
18/06/2026

Last Friday we had the pleasure of attending the launch of MintMech's new facility in Penryn – another excellent example of how SPF funding has supported Cornwall build the industrial capabilities needed for the future.
As a CMGA member, MintMech demonstrates how engineering expertise developed in one sector can successfully scale into others, supporting mining, critical minerals, offshore wind and other demanding industries.
Their work with Gravity Mining is a great example of the value of collaboration within our membership. By redesigning Multi Gravity Separator (MGS) machines for CNC manufacturing, MintMech helped increase production from one machine per fortnight to two per week. It is exactly the kind of supply chain development and member-to-member collaboration that will be critical as Cornwall's geo-resources sector continues to grow.
Over the next decade, we need more businesses across the Falmouth-Penryn area and others across Cornwall to recognise the opportunities to apply their skills, innovate and scale. MintMech is showing how it can be done.

06/06/2026

On Friday 24th July I am giving a talk all about Cornwall’s amazing geological story at Geevor Tin Mine.
 
I am really excited about this one! The talk is available to book for all. It will be held in the Hard Rock Museum at Geevor Tin Mine, starting at 6:30 pm.
 
During this talk we are going to travel through Cornwall’s geological story from its oldest rocks to the present day, journeying through the tectonic processes that forged the landscape we see.
 
To see the event details and booking information click on the link in bio. Tickets are £7 (inc. refreshments) payable in cash on the evening. Places are limited so book soon!

https://bookwhen.com/geevor84 =ev-sjmdk-20260724183000



Another great networking event this morning. Thank you to everyone who attended the CMGA Business Breakfast: Practical D...
22/05/2026

Another great networking event this morning. Thank you to everyone who attended the CMGA Business Breakfast: Practical Downhole Geophysics. A really good turnout, with plenty of valuable discussions following the presentation from Robertson Geo - one of the CMGA patrons.
The team provided an excellent overview of their downhole geophysical borehole logging services, including televiewers, callipers, NMR porosity, resistivity and groundwater applications. It was great to hear their expertise is already supporting some Cornish mining projects, while the wider applications extend across geothermal, offshore renewables and other sectors. If you are interested in learning more, get in touch.
Huge thanks to Truro and Penwith College STEM &Health Centre in Bodmin for providing a venue for this business breakfast.

We are delighted to welcome Geevor Tin Mine Museum as our member.Geevor is one of Cornwall’s most significant heritage s...
22/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Geevor Tin Mine Museum as our member.

Geevor is one of Cornwall’s most significant heritage sites, preserving the story of 20th‑century tin mining and offering visitors the opportunity to explore historic mine buildings, surface workings and the wider Tin Coast landscape.

A key part of Geevor’s educational offer is its dedicated STEM Hub, which provides a space for science, technology, engineering and maths learning.
Through facilitated sessions, hands‑on experiments, creative workshops and mining‑themed activities, the STEM Hub connects Cornwall’s mining heritage with modern technology and future career pathways, inspiring young people and families to engage with geology, engineering and the wider geo‑resources sector.

Geevor’s commitment to heritage, education and community engagement strengthens Cornwall’s position as both a guardian of mining history and a catalyst for developing the next generation of the geo‑resources workforce. Their work makes them a highly valuable addition to the CMGA network.

We look forward to working together to champion heritage, inspire future talent and deepen community understanding of Cornwall’s geo‑resources.

We are delighted to welcome King Edward Mine Museum as the newest member of CMGA!King Edward Mine Museum (KEMM) is one o...
22/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome King Edward Mine Museum as the newest member of CMGA!

King Edward Mine Museum (KEMM) is one of Cornwall’s most historically significant mining sites, the oldest complete tin‑processing site in the county and a beautifully preserved part of the Cornwall & West Devon Mining World Heritage Site. Located near Camborne, it offers an authentic glimpse into Cornwall’s mining and engineering heritage, with original early‑20th‑century machinery restored to working order.

KEMM’s educational mission is central to its work. Through guided tours, live machinery demonstrations, exhibitions on mining technology and geology, and links to the legacy of the Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, the museum helps visitors of all ages understand the science, engineering and innovation that shaped Cornwall’s global mining reputation. Their programmes support learning, inspire curiosity and strengthen public understanding of the geo‑resources sector.

As a CMGA member, King Edward Mine brings deep heritage expertise, community engagement and a living link to Cornwall’s mining identity, supporting skills development, public understanding of geo‑resources and the preservation of knowledge that underpins the region’s modern critical minerals and mining innovation landscape.

We’re delighted to announce the latest member of the CMGA; Avalon Sciences Ltd!With over 30 years of experience, Avalon ...
21/04/2026

We’re delighted to announce the latest member of the CMGA; Avalon Sciences Ltd!

With over 30 years of experience, Avalon Sciences is a recognised leader in borehole seismic technology - designing and manufacturing advanced systems for Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP), microseismic monitoring, and reservoir characterisation.

While operating globally, Avalon has a strong presence here in Cornwall, with its borehole test facility located at Rosemanowes Quarry near Penryn. This unique site - positioned within a former geothermal research quarry - provides access to one of the UK’s most comprehensively characterised deep well systems.

The facility enables testing of borehole equipment in a controlled yet realistic subsurface environment, supporting both R&D and industry collaboration. With multiple deep and shallow boreholes, on-site seismic sources, and training infrastructure, it plays a key role in validating new technologies and delivering hands-on field training for engineers and partners.

This combination of global expertise and locally anchored infrastructure makes Avalon a valuable addition to the CMGA network, strengthening Cornwall’s position as a hub for mining innovation, geothermal energy, and subsurface technologies.

We look forward to working together to support innovation and growth across the region.

👉 Learn more: https://avalonsciences.com/

We’re pleased to welcome LansdowneKiln.com (Lansdowne Biotechnics Limited) as a new member of the Cornwall Mining & Geot...
20/04/2026

We’re pleased to welcome LansdowneKiln.com (Lansdowne Biotechnics Limited) as a new member of the Cornwall Mining & Geothermal Alliance (CMGA)!

Based at ESAM (Enterprise Space for Advanced Manufacturing), Lansdowne Biotechnics exemplifies how mining, geothermal, and manufacturing are converging to create new value from Cornwall’s natural resources.

Their Lansdowne Kiln (LK) is a patented, high-efficiency wood drying system designed to utilise low-temperature, intermittent waste heat from sources such as geothermal energy, industrial processes, and agriculture. The LK captures surplus heat during off-peak periods, improving system efficiency and turning wasted energy into usable outputs:

➡️ Direct energy provision - supplying firewood and biomass for heating homes and businesses
➡️ Carbon sequestration via biochar - drying feedstock and supporting biochar production, including reuse of exothermic process energy
➡️ Carbon storage in construction - processing locally sourced Cornish timber for use in the built environment

We look forward to working with Lansdowne Biotechnics to support CMGA’s mission of building a modern geo-resource economy - creating new value chains from Cornwall’s nationally significant natural resources while supporting high-value job creation.

Find out more here: https://www.lansdownekiln.com/

We’re excited to launch our new community calendar for Cornwall’s geo-resources sector! 🌍This feature brings together ev...
30/03/2026

We’re excited to launch our new community calendar for Cornwall’s geo-resources sector! 🌍

This feature brings together events from across the region into one shared space - making it easier than ever to discover what’s happening and stay connected.

Whether you’re a member or not, you can now submit your own events to be included. From workshops and talks to networking and industry updates, this is your chance to help build a single, go-to calendar for the geo-resources community in Cornwall.

Better yet, you can add events directly to your Google Calendar so you never miss out.

Have an event to share? Add it today and be part of a more connected community.

https://cmga.org.uk/news/events/

🌟 We’re delighted to welcome as a new member of the Cornwall Mining & Geo-Resources Alliance.As a leading provider of a...
27/03/2026

🌟 We’re delighted to welcome as a new member of the Cornwall Mining & Geo-Resources Alliance.

As a leading provider of accounting, tax, and advisory services, Azets brings significant expertise to the Alliance, particularly in supporting capital-intensive and highly regulated sectors such as mining and geo-resources.

Their capabilities include:

• Accounting, audit, and financial reporting tailored to complex project environments
• Tax advisory and structuring, including support for investment, capital allowances, and cross-border operations
• Corporate finance expertise spanning fundraising, M&A, and project financing
• Strategic business advisory to support growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability
• Payroll, outsourcing, and HR services for scaling and project-based workforces
• Risk, compliance, and forensic support in regulated and high-value industries

With experience supporting businesses through exploration, development, and production phases, Azets adds valuable commercial and financial insight to CMGA’s growing network.

Find out more: https://www.azets.com/en-uk

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