Cornish Metals Adds to Cornwall’s Responsible Mining Momentum with new Sustainability Report

This report is not the first of its kind in the region, but it adds meaningful weight to a growing body of work that shows Cornwall’s modern mining sector is taking sustainability seriously. The decision to publish such a report at the pre-production stage is particularly welcome, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility.

A Considered Approach to a Historic Site

Focused on the South Crofty Tin Project, Cornish Metals’ report outlines its early-stage commitments in key areas including:

• Water treatment and environmental protection
• Brownfield site regeneration and heritage integration
• Stakeholder engagement and community dialogue
• Governance and ESG readiness

These are issues that resonate across Cornwall’s mining and georesource sector. Many operators are working in or around legacy sites, balancing modern technical demands with historical sensitivities and strong community expectations. Cornish Metals’ approach reflects a maturing understanding of this landscape.

A Sector-Wide Step Forward

What’s clear is that sustainability reporting is becoming standard practice across the region—not a tick-box exercise, but a genuine tool for accountability and trust-building. This is good for Cornwall, good for the companies involved, and good for the reputation of UK critical minerals as a whole.

CMGA recognises the importance of this growing transparency. Reports like this allow stakeholders—from planners to policymakers, from local residents to academic partners—to see clearly how companies are managing their responsibilities.

Towards a Cornish Standard

We’re beginning to see the outline of a distinct Cornish model for responsible mining: technically robust, community-informed, and environmentally aware. Cornish Metals’ report is a welcome addition to that emerging picture, and a strong signal that the region is serious about developing its mineral resources in the right way.

The full Sustainability Report is available via the Cornish Metals website: https://cornishmetals.com/sustainability/sustainability-report/.