
APPOINTMENT OF CAVENDISH AS
JOINT BROKER
Vancouver, March 5, 2024
Cornish Metals Inc. (AIM/TSX-V: CUSN)
("Cornish Metals" or the "Company"), a mineral exploration and
development company focused on advancing the South Crofty tin
project ("South Crofty" or the "Project") located in Cornwall,
United Kingdom, to a construction decision, is pleased to announce
the appointment of Cavendish Capital Markets Limited ("Cavendish")
as joint broker to the Company with immediate effect. Cavendish
will work alongside existing nominated adviser and joint broker SP
Angel Corporate Finance LLP and financial adviser Hannam &
Partners.
ABOUT CORNISH METALS
Cornish Metals is a dual-listed
company (AIM and TSX-V: CUSN) focused on advancing the South Crofty
high-grade, underground tin Project through to a construction
decision, as well as exploring its additional mineral rights, all
located in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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South Crofty is a historical,
high-grade, underground tin mine that started production in 1592
and continued operating until 1998 following over 400 years of
continuous production;
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The Project possesses Planning
Permission for underground mining (valid to 2071), to construct new
processing facilities and all necessary site infrastructure, and an
Environmental Permit to dewater the mine;
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South Crofty has the 4th
highest grade tin Mineral Resource globally and benefits from
existing mine infrastructure including multiple shafts that can be
used for future operations;
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Tin is a Critical Mineral as defined
by the UK, USA, and Canadian governments, with approximately
two-thirds of the tin mined today coming from China, Myanmar and
Indonesia;
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There is no primary tin production
in Europe or North America;
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Tin connects almost all electronic
and electrical infrastructure, making it critical to the energy
transition - responsible sourcing of critical minerals and security
of supply are key factors in the energy transition and technology
growth;
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South Crofty benefits from strong
local community and regional and national government
support.
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Cornish Metals has a growing team of
skilled people, local to Cornwall, and the Project could generate
250 - 300 direct jobs.
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An updated Mineral Resource was
completed in September 2023 with a 39% increase in tonnes and 32%
increase in contained tin in the Indicated category for the Lower
Mine (see news release dated
September 13, 2023)
as summarised below:
South Crofty Summary (JORC
2012) Mineral Resource Estimate
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Area
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Classification
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Mass
(kt)
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Grade
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Contained Tin
/
Tin
Equivalent
(kt)
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Lower
Mine
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Indicated
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2,896
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1.50%
Sn
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43.6
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Inferred
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2,626
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1.42%
Sn
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37.4
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Upper
Mine
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Indicated
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260
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0.99%
SnEq
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2.6
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Inferred
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465
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0.91%
SnEq
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4.2
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The Mineral Resource Estimate for
South Crofty is available in a report titled
"South
Crofty Tin Project - Mineral Resource Update NI 43-101 Technical
Report", dated October 27, 2023,
co-authored by Mr. N. Szebor (MCSM, MSc,
BSc, CGeol, EurGeol, FGS) and Mr. R. Chesher (FAusIMM(CP), RPEQ,
MTMS) of AMC Consultants, and can be accessed
through the above link and on the Company's SEDAR+
page.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The technical information in this
news release has been compiled by Mr. Owen Mihalop who has reviewed
and takes responsibility for the data and geological
interpretation. Mr. Owen Mihalop (MCSM, BSc (Hons), MSc, FGS,
MIMMM, CEng) is Chief Operating Officer for Cornish Metals Inc. and
has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which
he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined under
the JORC Code (2012) and as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mr.
Mihalop consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the
matters based on his information in the form and context in which
it appears.
ON
BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Richard D. Williams"
Richard D. Williams,
P.Geo
For additional information please
contact:
Cornish Metals
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Fawzi Hanano
Irene Dorsman
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investors@cornishmetals.com
info@cornishmetals.com
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Tel: +1
(604) 200 6664
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SP
Angel Corporate Finance LLP
(Nominated Adviser & Joint
Broker)
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Richard Morrison
Charlie Bouverat
Grant Barker
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Tel: +44 203 470 0470
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Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
(Joint
Broker)
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Derrick Lee
Neil McDonald
Leif Powis
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Tel: +44 131 220 6939
Tel: +44 207 220 0500
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Hannam & Partners
(Financial
Adviser)
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Matthew Hasson
Andrew Chubb
Jay Ashfield
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cornish@hannam.partners
Tel: +44 207 907 8500
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BlytheRay
(Financial PR)
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Tim Blythe
Megan Ray
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tim.blythe@blytheray.com
megan.ray@blytheray.com
Tel: +44 207 138 3204
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accuracy of this release.
Caution regarding forward
looking statements
This news release contains certain "forward-looking
information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively,
"forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements include
predictions, projections, outlook, guidance, estimates and
forecasts and other statements regarding future plans, the
realisation, cost, timing and extent of mineral resource or mineral
reserve estimates, estimation of commodity prices, currency
exchange rate fluctuations, estimated future exploration
expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits,
success of exploration activities, permitting time lines,
requirements for additional capital and the Company's ability to
obtain financing when required and on terms acceptable to the
Company, future or estimated mine life and other activities or
achievements of Cornish Metals, including but not limited to:
mineralisation at South Crofty, mine dewatering expectations,
Cornish Metals' exploration drilling programme, exploration
potential and project growth opportunities for the South Crofty tin
project and other Cornwall mineral properties and the timing
thereof, timing and results of Cornish Metals' feasibility study,
the Company's ability to evaluate and develop the South Crofty tin
project and other Cornwall mineral properties, strategic vision of
Cornish Metals and expectations regarding the South Crofty mine,
timing and results of projects mentioned. Forward-looking
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"will", "should", "could", "would" or "might" occur or be achieved
and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.
All statements other than statements of historical fact included in
this news release, are forward-looking statements that involve
various risks and uncertainties and there can be no assurance that
such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and
future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements, including but not limited to: risks related to receipt
of regulatory approvals, risks related to general economic and
market conditions; risks related to the availability of financing;
the timing and content of upcoming work programmes; actual results
of proposed exploration activities; possible variations in Mineral
Resources or grade; outcome of the current Feasibility Study;
projected dates to commence mining operations; failure of plant,
equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour
disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance
coverage and other risks of the mining industry; changes in
national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax
rules and regulations. The list is not exhaustive of the factors
that may affect Cornish's forward-looking
statements.
Cornish Metals' forward-looking statements are based on the
opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current
expectations regarding future events and operating performance and
speak only as of the date such statements are made. Although the
Company has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual actions, events or results to differ from those
described in forward- looking statements, there may be other
factors that cause such actions, events or results to differ
materially from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and
accordingly readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Cornish Metals does
not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if
circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions
should change other than as required by applicable
law.