Cornish Tin have started the third phase of their exploratory drilling campaign. Given the recent wet weather the heavy plant movements for moving all their equipment in has, of course, created a mud bath in the fields they are currently operating in. CTL started operations at sites 23/107 and 23/101 on 14th February (see map…
An event for those with green fingers (or enthusiastic novices alike!). On March 2nd there will be a community tree planting and wellness event at Lotties Farm, Wheal Vor. It’s being organised by UEARTH® 2050 a pioneering project of The Vayyu Foundation, a practical, and non-profit charitable initiative based in the United Kingdom. The aim…
Godolphin Exploration Apply For GPDO in Wheal Vor On 5th February 2024 another mining outfit, Godolphin Exploration Ltd, submitted their General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) for exploratory drilling, again in the Wheal Vor area on land to the North East of Carleen. The planning application reference is PA24/00892 and can be viewed on the Cornwall…
Next spring looks to be exciting with plenty of events coming in the local area. Carleen Village Hall Starting with the village hall in Carleen there is a Barn Dance on Saturday 17th February so get ready for a good old Ceilidh! contact the village hall if interested (tickets include a Pasty!) Also at the…
As a local community group we like to keep up with and support the activities at the Carleen village Hall near Helston – there’s plenty going on such as the regular clubs and activities listed below plus special events as well. Visit their website for more details. Monday evenings – Table Tennis 7.00pm – 9.30pm…
On 13th December 2023 We learnt that Cornish Tin had submitted a new General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) to drill 26 new bore holes in the Carleen, Trew and Polladras area within Breage Parish. Their licence agreement with mineral rights owners permits them to access land for exploration where mineral rights ownership can be proven….
Mining projects involve enormous investments. The stakes are very high. The motivation has little to do with any of the headings and everything to do with a return on the sums invested. Mining ventures happen when the commodity price is high enough, there is not too much opposition and when additional local investment is available….
The Great Wheal Vor Community and Environment Group would like you to consider the implications of the last newsletter submitted by Cornish Tin who seek to portray their mining project as an important part of the ‘Fight against Climate Change’. The newsletter can be viewed on the Breage Parish Council website under “Latest News”. Whether…
Cornwall Council have notified us that Cornish Tin have submitted an application to drill another 26 holes mostly centred around Trew. We also know that Godolphin Exploration are about to submit their application for a further series of holes. We can surmise that these applications are being submitted now in order to prepare the way…
Recycling made easy – Press Release Carleen Village Hall will be the focus for a week long event dedicated to the importance of recycling with daily drop-ins and a weekend event to coincide with National Recycling Week on 16th to 21st October. The Great Wheal Vor Community and Environment Group (GWVCEG) and Carleen Village Hall…