Britain Goes Back to Bronze Age With Plans to Revive Tin Mining

  • Miner seeks tin in region known for metal since ancient times
  • South Crofty closed in 1998, ending Cornwall’s tin production
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A half mile shaft of filthy water dug into the granite that forms the southernmost tip of England separates Richard Williams from his dream of bringing back mining to a region known for its tin since before Roman times.

It’s just one hurdle for the head of Canadian upstart Strongbow Exploration Inc.