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Backing From UK Government For Devon Tungsten Mine

Posted in Industry News on 18th January 2012

Mining was first carried out at the site in Hemerdon, Devon between 1919 and 1920, restarting again in 1934 and permanently closing in 1944. More than 60 years on since the closure, Australian company Wolf Minerals are reopening the tungsten mine. Tungsten was first found at the site in 1867, and Hemerdon is ranked as the 4th largest tungsten mine in the world.

52 Elements at Risk of Short Supply Published

Posted in Industry News on 19th September 2011

A list which highlights 52 economically valuable elements that are at risk of becoming short in supply has been published by the British Geological Survey (BGS). The list is based on the various metals abundance, political stability of the location, accessibility and reserves.

UK Tungsten Mine to re-open

Posted in Industry News on 23rd May 2011

ASX-listed Australian metals and exploration company Wolf Minerals are exploring the possibility of re-opening the Hemerdon mine in South Devon, near Dartmoor in the United Kingdom.

With the price of ferro tungsten having doubled in the last twelve months from around US$25.75 per Kg W contained to currently about US$55.00 per Kg W, due mainly to demand from the booming Indian and Chinese markets.