By joining the Tin Code, Cornish Tin becomes one of a small number of exploration and development companies globally to adopt the standard at an early stage, underlining its commitment to responsible mining, transparency, and long-term positive impact on local communities and the global tin supply chain.

The Tin Code, developed by the International Tin Association (ITA), sets out internationally recognised standards covering environmental stewardship, social responsibility, governance, and ethical business practices across the tin value chain. Adoption of the Code supports the delivery of more sustainable and traceable tin supply, at a time when demand for responsibly sourced critical minerals is accelerating.

Cornish Tin is advancing the Great Wheal Vor Projecta group of 26 former producing tin and copper mines, towards a modern, net-zero-aligned operation. The company has also just discovered a previously unknown tin mineralisation system at its Tregonning Project, in addition to an extensive lithium field in the rare G5 granite. The company’s work combines modern exploration techniques with responsible mining principles, supporting secure domestic supply of critical minerals while contributing to regional economic growth in Cornwall.

Sally Norcross-Webb, Founder and CEO of Cornish Tin, said: “Our ambition has always been to build a modern mining company that reflects the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance expectations. Committing to the Tin Code reinforces our belief that sustainability must be embedded from the earliest stages of project development. Cornwall has a proud mining heritage, and we are determined to ensure that its next chapter is defined by responsible practices, transparency, and long-term value for local communities.”

Susannah Costley-White, Tin Code Programme Manager at the International Tin Association, added: “We are delighted to welcome Cornish Tin to the Tin Code, as our third exploration and development company since in 2023 we expanded the standard to include early stage projects to promote the adoption of high standards from day one. The Tin Code sets a strong example of how sustainability can be integrated from the earliest stages of development, helping to shape a more responsible future for the tin industry.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/02022026/cornish-tin-joins-the-tin-code-reinforcing-its-commitment-to-responsible-and-sustainable-mining/

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