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# Cornish Chamber Of Mines & Minerals

Advancing The Mining And Mineral Interests Of Cornwall & Devon

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- [News and Insights](https://ccmm.uk/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_section]
- [CCMM Attends UK Mining Conference in Cornwall](https://ccmm.uk/ccmm-attends-uk-mining-conference-in-cornwall/) - The Cornish Chamber of Mines & Minerals (CCMM) was pleased to attend the UK Mining Conference in Falmouth this month. The conference was buzzing with a record number of delegates and many familiar faces from near and far. The UK Mining Conference was created by Cornish Lithium in 2021 and continues to grow and diversify
- [CCMM helps with a Project by Penair School](https://ccmm.uk/ccmm-helps-with-a-project-by-penair-school/) - The CCMM provided Penair School with reference material on the role of Cornish mines and miners in WW1, including a copy of our annual report from 1918 which contains records of outputs from working mines and notes the challenges of producing metals for the war effort when so many miners were at the frontline. Students
- [Minerals Industry ‘Biodiversity Working Group’](https://ccmm.uk/minerals-industry-biodiversity-working-group/) - The CCMM is pleased to have been given the opportunity to convene the meetings of a Biodiversity Working Group, comprising mineral exploration companies, ecological and environmental consultants, academics, representatives from Cornwall Council and members of affiliated industry bodies, like the Mineral Products Association. The Group will act as a forum for these parties to work
- [Chamber Welcomes Chris Harker as New Chair, Kathy Hicks Steps Down](https://ccmm.uk/chamber-welcomes-chris-harker-as-new-chair/) - The Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals is marking a leadership transition as Kathy Hicks steps down as Chair, the first female Chair in the organisation’s 100‑plus‑year history. Kathy is a geologist and environmental consultant, who runs her own firm, Carrak Consulting. During her tenure, she oversaw the establishment of a management committee and several
- [Introduction to Mining Rights in Cornwall and Devon](https://ccmm.uk/introduction-to-mining-rights-in-cornwall-and-devon/) - Historical Context and Current Ownership The framework governing mining rights in Cornwall and Devon is characterised by a complex interplay of private property laws, historic manorial rights, and mineral planning regulations, all designed to ensure sustainable extraction and land restoration. The ownership of minerals is often distinct from surface land ownership, necessitating meticulous legal and
- [Chamber Responds to DEFRA Consultation on Environmental Permitting](https://ccmm.uk/chamber-responds-to-defra-consultation-on-environmental-permitting/) - DEFRA is consulting on a ‘once in a generation’ set of reforms to environmental permitting, which have the potential to change the way the mining sector is regulated. DEFRA is seeking views from industry and the CCMM has responded on behalf of our membership. The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs acknowledges that the
- [AGM Update](https://ccmm.uk/agm-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Annual General Meeting of the Chamber was held at Wheal Jane on Tuesday, October 3rd. The Chairman was able to report on a hugely successful Centenary Conference at the
- [CCMM Member Played Crucial Role in the UK Critical Minerals Strategy](https://ccmm.uk/ccmm-member-played-crucial-role-in-the-uk-critical-minerals-strategy/) - Professor Frances Wall, Professor of Applied Mineralogy at the Camborne School of Mines and active member of the Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals (CCMM) was part of an expert panel to discuss critical mineral supply chains and provide evidence on critical minerals circular economy research and mining education. Critical minerals provide essential ingredients throughout
- [New Management Committee is Established](https://ccmm.uk/new-management-committee-is-established/) - This year has seen the formation of a Management Committee to both set and deliver the aims of the Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals (CCMM). In keeping with the original Council members of the Chamber in 1917, the Management Committee comprises mineral exploration and development companies, as well as mineral owners. Members of the
- [Great Wheal Vor](https://ccmm.uk/great-wheal-vor/) - Great Wheal Vor has to be classed as one of Cornwall’s richest tin mines, but has its chequered history resulted in a mine that has yet to be worked to its full potential? The possibility of an untapped critical mineral resource has led to the exploration programme currently being undertaken by Cornish Tin Ltd. During
- [CCMM is Delivery Partner on £1M Sector Strengthening Project](https://ccmm.uk/ccmm-is-delivery-partner-on-1m-sector-strengthening-project/) - This month sees the launch of the Shared Prosperity Fund Geo-Resources Strategic Sector Strengthening project. The Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals (CCMM) is delighted to be a Delivery Partner on this project, which is led by the University of Exeter and seeks to benefit the Cornwall Mining Alliance and strengthen the wider sector in
- [Bernard Ballard](https://ccmm.uk/bernard-ballard/) - It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Bernard Ballard. Bernard passed away peacefully on 23rd May 2024, surrounded by his family. In addition to his many industry achievements, Bernard served as Secretary and Director of the Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals for over 25 years, becoming Chairman
- [Changes to Cornwall Mineral Planning Authority](https://ccmm.uk/changes-to-cornwall-mineral-planning-authority/) - On the 6th of December 2024, Tim Warne retired from the Council after 35 years. Tim has been the Council’s specialist officer dealing with minerals and waste planning applications across the County and has a wealth of knowledge in this field. A trained geologist, Tim’s vast experience and professionalism will be greatly missed. It has
- [Cornwall Planning Advice Note – Critical Minerals](https://ccmm.uk/cornwall-planning-advice-note-critical-minerals/) - The Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals (CCMM) was pleased to be asked by Cornwall Council to comment on a draft of the Chief Planning Officer’s Advice Note on Critical Minerals. Critical Minerals’s Advice Notes are used to guide greater consistency when making planning decisions. This Advice Note on Critical Minerals aligns with the National
- [Biodiversity Net Gain for Mineral Projects in Cornwall](https://ccmm.uk/biodiversity-net-gain-for-mineral-projects-in-cornwall/) - The Cornish Chamber of Mines & Minerals (CCMM) is pleased to be involved in the preparation of a Planning Advice Note on practical considerations for the application of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) on new mineral projects in Cornwall. The Advice Note will aim to identify an approach for all stakeholders that sits within the current
- [Mineral Safeguarding in Cornwall – A Review](https://ccmm.uk/mineral-safeguarding-in-cornwall-a-review/) - Members of The Cornish Chamber of Mines & Minerals (CCMM) have defined the Terms of Reference for a review of the adopted Cornwall Mineral Safeguarding Development Plan Document (2018). This aims to identify alternative or additional information needed to enable the next version of the Plan to reflect modern mineral interests and current development pressures

## Pages

- [Home](https://ccmm.uk/) - The Cornish Chamber of Mines & Minerals (CCMM) exists to advance, promote & protect the mining interests of Cornwall and Devon, including China Clay and Stone.
- [Board Members](https://ccmm.uk/board-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,86,137,0.1)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,86,137,0.05) 25%|rgba(0,86,137,0.4) 100%” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Meet the Board” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”|2.5%||2.5%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Chris Harker” position=”Chair” image_url=”https://ccmm.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CH3_crop3.jpg” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/chris-harker-5789303b7″ admin_label=”Person – Chris Harker” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#005689″ child_mix_blend_mode=”luminosity” global_colors_info=”{}”] Chris Harker
- [The Management Committee](https://ccmm.uk/the-management-committee/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,86,137,0.1)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,86,137,0.05) 25%|rgba(0,86,137,0.5) 100%” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|15px||15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”The Management Committee” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2.5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1200px” custom_padding=”|2.5%|30px|2.5%|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Imerys British Lithium” image_url=”https://ccmm.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/member-british-lithium.jpg” admin_label=”Member – British Lithium” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||”
- [Contact](https://ccmm.uk/contact/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,86,137,0.07)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,86,137,0.05) 25%|rgba(0,86,137,0.35) 100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”CONTACT US” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Contact Us Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) TelephoneYour message(Required) Submit [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Mailing Address (Only)” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″
- [Join](https://ccmm.uk/join/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#edf3f7″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,86,137,0.05) 25%|rgba(0,86,137,0.35) 100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”JOIN US” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#005689″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”960px” custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding=”50px|3%|40px|3%|false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Membership Benefits By joining the Cornish Chamber of Mines and Minerals, you will benefit
- [History](https://ccmm.uk/history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” max_width=”960px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|15px||15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”OUR HISTORY” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Cornish Chamber of Mines was established in 1917 by a Council of mine Captains so that there would be a single body to represent the mining interests of Cornwall and
- [Governance](https://ccmm.uk/governance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” width=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_heading _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title=”Governance” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text_align=”center”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] The CCMM is a Limited company by guarantee and is run as a non-profit organisation, funded by membership fees that are used
- [Cookie Policy](https://ccmm.uk/cookie-policy/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://ccmm.uk/privacy-policy/) - Website Privacy Policy This website is operated under the aegis of Cornsih Chamber of Mines & Minerals - herafter referred to as "CCMM". The CCMM recognises the importance of protecting personal privacy. This privacy policy outlines how the CCMM collects, uses and protects information about you when you access the CCMM’s website. Whenever personal data
- [Purpose & Vision](https://ccmm.uk/purpose-vision/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://ccmm.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ccmm-purpose-and-vision-1.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||75px||false|false” custom_padding=”175px|15px|175px|15px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|15px|175px|15px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30%|15px|30%|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”purpose & vision” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”960px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Cornish Chamber of Mines was established in 1917 by mining companies in order to advance, promote and protect the
- [Events](https://ccmm.uk/events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

## Categories

- [CCMM News](https://ccmm.uk/category/ccmm-news/)

## Tags

- [Cornwall](https://ccmm.uk/tag/cornwall/)
- [Devon](https://ccmm.uk/tag/devon/)
- [Cornwall Council](https://ccmm.uk/tag/cornwall-council/)
- [Ellie Inglis-Woolcock](https://ccmm.uk/tag/ellie-inglis-woolcock/)
- [Critical Minerals](https://ccmm.uk/tag/critical-minerals/)
- [Chief Planning Officer](https://ccmm.uk/tag/chief-planning-officer/)
- [Advice Notes](https://ccmm.uk/tag/advice-notes/)
- [Business Breakfast](https://ccmm.uk/tag/business-breakfast/)
- [Joint Ventures](https://ccmm.uk/tag/joint-ventures/)
- [Biodiversity Net Gain](https://ccmm.uk/tag/biodiversity-net-gain/)
- [BNG](https://ccmm.uk/tag/bng/)
- [Biodiversity](https://ccmm.uk/tag/biodiversity/)
- [Shared Prosperity Fund](https://ccmm.uk/tag/shared-prosperity-fund/)
- [Geo-Resources Sector Strengthening Project](https://ccmm.uk/tag/geo-resources-sector-strengthening-project/)
- [Cornwall Mineral Safeguarding Development Plan](https://ccmm.uk/tag/cornwall-mineral-safeguarding-development-plan/)
- [UK Critical Mineral Strategy](https://ccmm.uk/tag/uk-critical-mineral-strategy/)
- [Critical Minerals Strategy](https://ccmm.uk/tag/critical-minerals-strategy/)
- [Professor Frances Wall](https://ccmm.uk/tag/professor-frances-wall/)
- [Permitting](https://ccmm.uk/tag/permitting/)
- [DEFRA](https://ccmm.uk/tag/defra/)
- [Extractive industry](https://ccmm.uk/tag/extractive-industry/)
- [CCMM action](https://ccmm.uk/tag/ccmm-action/)
- [mineral rights](https://ccmm.uk/tag/mineral-rights/)
- [Chair](https://ccmm.uk/tag/chair/)
- [management](https://ccmm.uk/tag/management/)
- [leadership](https://ccmm.uk/tag/leadership/)
- [partnership](https://ccmm.uk/tag/partnership/)