Cornish Metals Files Technical Report for the South Crofty Tin Project Updated PEA on Sedar+

Core Insights - Cornish Metals Inc. has filed a technical report for its South Crofty tin project, which is fully permitted and located in Cornwall, UK [1][5] - The updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) indicates strong project economics, including a £180 million after-tax NPV at a tin price of US$33,900 per tonne and a 20% IRR [4][2] - The project is positioned as a low-cost, high-grade tin operation with strong ESG credentials, aiming for an average annual production of approximately 4,700 tonnes of tin [4][9] Project Economics - After-tax NPV of £180 million and pre-tax NPV of £237 million at a tin price of US$33,900 per tonne [4] - Project IRR of 20% after-tax and 23% pre-tax [4] - Capital payback period of 3.3 years post-production start [4] - Cumulative after-tax cash flow projected at approximately £558 million from production start [4] Production and Cost Metrics - Average annual after-tax cash flow of approximately £57 million in years two through six [4] - Average annual EBITDA of £70 million with a 62% EBITDA margin during the same period [4] - Average All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) of approximately US$13,420 per tonne for years two through six, positioning South Crofty in the lowest quartile of the cost curve [4] Exploration Potential - Near mine exploration target indicates potential additional mineralization of 6 to 13 million tonnes at a tin grade of 0.5% to 1.8% [4] - The company has a resource drilling program planned to commence with underground development [4] Community and Regulatory Support - The project has strong support from local communities and government, with existing mine infrastructure and mining permission valid until 2071 [8][9] - The project is positioned to be the only primary tin producer in Europe or North America, contributing to the critical mineral supply chain [9]