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Tungsten West targets low cost mine operations

Tungsten West plc said it is to start construction immediately with lower-cost and streamlined production scheduled for H1 2023 at the Hemerdon tin-tungsten mine in Devon. INFLATION The decision follows a three-month technical and commercial re-evaluation of options for restarting production, which lead to a new development plan. The new plan is also in response […]

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Tungsten West co-founder and CEO Max Denning leaves

Tungsten West plc said that chief executive officer Max Denning will leave his role and the board with immediate effect. The company added that executive vice-chairman and co-founder Mark Thompson had assumed the responsibilities of CEO. Mr Thompson previously held senior management positions at commodity trader Trafigura and its investment division Galena Asset Management, global […]

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Tungsten West cuts HGV movements after opposition

Tungsten West plc said it would reduce proposed HGV movements per day by a third following public opposition to aspects of its plans to restart Hemerdon tin-tungsten mine in Devon. ORIGINAL PLANS In July 2021, Tungsten West received permission for a temporary increase of up to 150 transport movements per day from the mine site […]