Discover how Cornwall's rich mining history shaped the global mining industry. In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Executive Consultant Ian Glacken chats with Senior Consultant Laurie Hassall about the legacy of Cornish mining. From tin and copper to tungsten, they explore the region’s innovations, the export of mining expertise worldwide, and what the future holds for mining in Cornwall.
If you'd like to connect with Laurie Hassall and Ian Glacken, please email them: contact@snowdenoptiro.com
This podcast at a glance:
00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guests
00:48 – Why Cornwall became a mining hub and its early beginnings
01:50 – The peak of Cornish mining: key periods and metals
03:53 – Ingenious innovations from Cornish miners (steam engines, safety lamps & more)
05:54 – How Cornish mining practices spread worldwide
06:41 – The social and cultural impact of mining on Cornwall
07:29 – Tungsten’s role in Cornwall’s mining story and Laurie’s direct experience
08:39 – What’s next? The future outlook for mining in Cornwall
10:18 – Final thoughts and reflections
This audio podcast is also available as a free video podcast on Snowden Optiro’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZm0zjSNmpo27fX_tfI79Yzhxy3VXjvMt&feature=shared
Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors.
We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to de-risk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral/Ore Reserves.
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