Tungsten West Plc is a UK-based mining development company focused on restarting operations at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine near Plymouth—one of the largest tungsten resources outside China.
The company acquired the site in 2019 and has since invested in revitalising its infrastructure and operational strategy. Hemerdon is a fully permitted, shovel-ready asset expected to contribute significantly to the UK’s critical minerals supply. Tungsten West aims to produce approximately 20% of global primary tungsten supply from outside China, positioning itself as a strategic contributor to national and international resource security.
Tungsten West is committed to sustainable and ethical mining practices. It is exploring renewable energy options to power operations and plans to supply secondary aggregates to the construction industry, reducing waste and carbon footprint. The mine is projected to directly employ around 300 people and support over 1,000 additional jobs across the supply chain, delivering substantial economic benefits to the region.
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Tungsten West recognises the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to its business and the wider community. The company pledges to uphold the Covenant’s principles by ensuring fair treatment and offering flexible leave for spouses and reservists. It actively supports UK service veterans and leavers, demonstrating its commitment to inclusion, respect and civic responsibility.