Cornish Metals Releases Unaudited Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the Nine Months Ended 30 September 2025

Core Insights - Cornish Metals Inc. has released its unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, highlighting significant developments in its South Crofty tin project in the UK [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were CAD 10.69 million, up from CAD 6.50 million in the same period of 2024 [4]. - The company reported a loss of CAD 10.49 million for the period, compared to a profit of CAD 0.48 million in the previous year [4]. - Cash at the end of the period increased to CAD 60.69 million from CAD 3.30 million, primarily due to a successful fundraising effort [4][7]. Project Developments - The updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the South Crofty project indicates an after-tax Net Present Value (NPV) of £180 million and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 20% [2]. - Average annual tin production is projected to exceed 4,700 tonnes for years two through six, with an All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) of under USD 13,500 per tonne [2]. - The company has secured grant funding of up to £4.2 million for the Bartles Foundry project, with the first claim of approximately £0.7 million received in August 2025 [2]. Strategic Initiatives - A strategic fundraising effort raised £57.4 million, with significant investments from National Wealth Fund Limited and Vision Blue Resources Limited, aimed at de-risking the South Crofty project [2]. - Key long-lead item orders have been placed for production and service winders at the South Crofty site, indicating progress in project execution [2]. Management and Operations - The company has strengthened its project and operations teams with the appointment of experienced professionals, including a new General Manager and Project Director [5]. - Ongoing work includes mine dewatering and refurbishment of the NCK shaft, with significant progress reported in stabilizing the underground chamber [2][3]. Market Position and Outlook - The South Crofty tin project is positioned to potentially become the first primary tin producer in Europe or North America, addressing the critical mineral demand as defined by various governments [6]. - The company aims to advance towards a formal final investment decision in 2026, with expectations of first tin production by mid-2028 [3][6].