Case studies
As a member, publish or explore a range of impactful projects showcasing innovation, sustainability, and excellence within the Mining and Geo-Resources sector.
Non-statutory Strategic Environmental Assessment Non-technical Summary
The full report is a non-statutory strategic environmental assessment for the Cornish Geo-Resources sector from which this Non-technical summary has been taken.
Cornwall Georesources Cluster Decarbonisation Plan Non-technical Summary
The full report is a high level study looking into the decarbonisation of the Cornish Geo-Resources industry. This includes the mitigation of current emissions, transport methods, energy infrastructure and generation and more.
Tin Smelter Preliminary Assessment Executive Summary
The executive summary for a high level report looking into the suitability for a tin smelter to be developed.
Geo-Resources School’s Outreach
Status – Completed
During the Geo-Resources Strategic Sector Strengthening Project, as a part of the Voice Working Group, engaged The School’s Outreach Company to engage with all Cornish schools and collages to promote the Geo-Resources industry.
Early Year’s and Primary School Pilot
Status – Completed
A project bringing Geo-Resources to Early Year’s and Primary aged children.
Cornwall’s Geo-Resources Odyssey: A Miss Molecule Exploration
Status – Completed
Miss Molecule & Friends is a series of inspirational digital resources, aligned to the UK school curriculum, to be used independently by teachers, parents, and the public to educate and inform children aged between 9 and 11 years.
Good Growth Principles Guidance Documents
Status – Completed
At the heart of the good growth principles is a desire to encourage projects to move beyond best practice and prioritise consideration on the wider impacts their projects will have on society and the environment.
Geo-Resources STEM Camp
Status – Completed
In the February half term 2025, a STEM camp was held in Bodmin for 17 local year 8 students with an interest in science, geography, earth sciences or geology. This was run by STEM UK with the help of STEM ambassadors from industry.
Cornwall Geoconservation Group
Status – Completed
This project has re-aligned, updated, strengthened and generated additional awareness of the Cornwall Geoconservation Group (CGG) as part of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall. It involves providing easy on-line access to County Geology Site information via Cornwall Mining and Georesources Alliance and an enhanced CGG site.
Geo-Resources Strategic Sector Strengthening Project
Status – Underway
The Geo-Resources Strategic Sector Strengthening project supports the provisioning of the geo-resources (with a spotlight on critical minerals) and materials required for the energy transition and sustainable development.
