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Shaftricity is a pioneering energy storage initiative that repurposes disused mine shafts to create low-cost, long-duration gravitational batteries. By using surplus renewable energy to lift heavy weights within deep vertical shafts, and then releasing that energy by lowering the weights to generate electricity when needed, Shaftricity provides a sustainable solution for balancing the grid and supporting the UK's transition to Net Zero.

Shaftricity is a pioneering energy storage initiative that repurposes disused mine shafts to create low-cost, long-duration gravitational batteries. By using surplus renewable energy to lift heavy weights within deep vertical shafts, and then releasing that energy by lowering the weights to generate electricity when needed, Shaftricity provides a sustainable solution for balancing the grid and supporting the UK's transition to Net Zero.

Experienced mining environmental engineer.

Cornish Metals is advancing the wholly owned and permitted South Crofty tin project towards production.

Rebekah Shaman MSc is Managing Director of the BHA and experienced environmental professional.

Mineral owner & investor

I am the creator of an informal learning programme called 'Full STEAMS Ahead' to Net Zero. It is offered outdoors, in 6 sessions, designed for family groups with small children to grasp the past, present and future of our mills and mining STEM. It was piloted in 2024 as part of the Geo-Resources Sector Strengthening Project - with funding from the UK Government, through Cornwall Council and Exeter University.

'Full STEAMS Ahead' to Net Zero is an informal learning programme, in 6 sessions, designed for family groups with small children to grasp the past, present and future of our mills and mining STEM. It was piloted in 2024 as part of the Geo-Resources Sector Strengthening Project - with funding from the UK Government, through Cornwall Council and Exeter University.

Mineral owner & investor

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