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£28.6M Investment to Revive South Crofty Mine, Create 1,300 Jobs

7/29/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves championed a transformative £28.6m investment in reopening the South Crofty tin mine during her visit to Cornwall. This initiative promises to create 1,300 jobs while highlighting the vital role of critical minerals in clean energy and national security. It's a bold step towards revitalizing Cornwall's economy and correcting years of neglect.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves championed a transformative £28.6m investment in reopening the South Crofty tin mine during her visit to Cornwall. This initiative promises to create 1,300 jobs while highlighting the vital role of critical minerals in clean energy and national security. It's a bold step towards revitalizing Cornwall's economy and correcting years of neglect.