Cornish Metals Inc. - TECHNICAL REPORT FILED ON SEDAR+ FOR UPDATED PEA
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Cornish Metals Inc.
16 October 2025
CORNISH METALS FILES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE SOUTH CROFTY TIN PROJECT
UPDATED PEA ON SEDAR+
Vancouver, October 15, 2025
Cornish Metals Inc. (AIM/TSXV: CUSN) ("Cornish Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has
filed a technical report pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 - Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects
("NI 43-101") for its wholly owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, United Kingdom under
Cornish Metals' profile on Sedar+ (www.sedarplus.com) and is also available at www.cornishmetals.com.
The Company's news release dated September 29, 2025 summarises the positive results of the updated Preliminary
Economic Assessment ("PEA"), see highlights below:.
Highlights
Ø Reinforced leadership team delivering global best practice
· Newly appointed General Manager and Project Director have aligned the project with global best practice across
current works, project delivery and eventual operations
· Top-tier third party consultants have independently verified all project parameters-from technical design to real time
cost estimation-ensuring rigour, transparency, and execution confidence
Ø Solid project economics and cash generation
· £180 million after-tax NPV6% Real and 20% IRR at a tin price of US$33,900 /tonne
· £237 million pre-tax NPV6% Real and 23% IRR
· Capital payback period of 3.3 years after-tax after start of production
· Cumulative after-tax cash flow of approximately £558 million from start of production
· Average annual after-tax cash flow of approximately £57 million in years two through six
· Average annual EBITDA of £70 million and 62% EBITDA margin in years two through six which is expected to be
sustained when additional Mineral Resources are added from planned underground drilling of known orebody
extensions
Ø A low-cost, high-grade, responsible tin operation with strong ESG credentials
· Lowest quartile producer - Average AISC of approximately US$13,420 /tonne of payable tin for years two through
six, US$14,460 /tonne over LOM, positioning South Crofty in the lowest quartile of the cost curve
· Average annual tin production of approximately 4,700 tonnes for years two through six (equivalent to approximately
1.6% of global mined tin production)
· Average pre-concentrated head grade of 2.11% tin in years two through six, upgraded from an average mined grade
of 1.04% tin
· Low impact underground operation with no surface tailings disposal
· Use of 100% renewable electricity supply with renewable power generation optionality
· Potential to directly employ over 300 people and create up to 1,000 indirect jobs
Ø Sizeable Exploration Target potential
· Near mine Exploration Target points to potential additional mineralisation of 6 to 13 million tonnes ("Mt"), at a tin
grade of 0.5% to 1.8%
· South Crofty has a record of consistently replacing mined tonnes to extend its life of mine and the Company is
targeting a continuation of this trend
· The Company has good visibility on higher grade extensions that can allow a further optimised mine plan in due
course subject to exploration drilling success
· The Company has developed a resource drilling programme that is planned to commence with the start of
underground development and continue alongside production
· Further growth opportunities from longer term exploration within the South Crofty mining permission area and
within Cornish Metals' extensive mineral rights holdings in Cornwall
Ø Well supported project
· Support from local communities and government, and UK government
· Permitted project with existing mine infrastructure, mining permission through to 2071 and full planning permission
to construct the processing plant to recover tin concentrate
The technical report, titled "South Crofty PEA Update" (the "Technical Report") was prepared by AMC
Consultants (UK) Limited on behalf of Cornish Metals. The Qualified Persons ("QPs") for the updated PEA are Mr
Dominic Claridge, FAusIMM, Principal Mining Engineer (AMC); Mr Nick Szebor, MCSM, CGeol, EurGeol,
FGS, Director/Global Lead - Geosciences and Principal Geologist (AMC); Mr Mike Hallewell, FIMMM,
FSAIMM, FMES, CEng (Independent Consultant); Mr Barry Balding, PGeo, EurGeol, Technical Director -
Mining Advisory Europe (SLR); Mr Steve Wilson, ACSM, CEng, FIMMM, Managing Director: Europe (P&C).
Qualified Persons under National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) and Competent Persons as defined under the
JORC Code (2012).
This news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr Stephen Holley, (BSc (Hons), ACSM, MSc, MSCM,
CEng FIMMM), Technical Services Manager for Cornish Metals Inc, who is the designated QP for the Company.
ABOUT CORNISH METALS
Cornish Metals is a mineral exploration and development company that is advancing the South Crofty tin project
towards production. South Crofty:
· is a historical, high-grade, underground tin mine located in Cornwall, United Kingdom and benefits from
existing mine infrastructure including multiple shafts that can be used for future operations;
· is permitted to commence underground mining (valid to 2071), construct a new processing facility and for
all necessary site infrastructure;
· would be the only primary producer of tin in Europe or North America. Tin is a Critical Mineral as defined
by the UK, American, and Canadian governments as it is used in almost all electronic devices and
electrical infrastructure. Approximately two-thirds of the tin mined today comes from China, Myanmar
and Indonesia;
· benefits from strong local community, regional and national government support with a growing team of
skilled people, local to Cornwall, and could generate over 300 direct jobs.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Don Turvey"
Don Turvey
CEO and Director
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For additional information please contact:
Cornish Metals Fawzi Hanano
Irene Dorsman
investors@cornishmetals.com
info@cornishmetals.com
Tel: +1 (604) 200 6664
SPAngel Corporate Finance LLP
(Nominated Adviser & Joint
Broker)
Richard Morrison
Charlie Bouverat
Grant Barker
Tel: +44 203 470 0470
Hannam & Partners
(Joint Broker)
Matthew Hasson
Andrew Chubb
Jay Ashfield
cornish@hannam.partners
Tel: +44 207 907 8500
BlytheRay
(Financial PR)
Tim Blythe
Megan Ray
Said Izagaren
cornishmetals@blytheray.com
Tel: +44 207 138 3204
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"forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections, outlook, guidance, estimates and
forecasts and other statements regarding future plans, the realisation, cost, timing and extent of mineral resource or mineral
reserve estimates, estimation of commodity prices, currency exchange rate fluctuations, estimated future exploration
expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines,
requirements for additional capital and the Company's ability to obtain financing when required and on terms acceptable to
the Company, future or estimated mine life and other activities or achievements of Cornish Metals. Forward-looking
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Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to receipt of
regulatory approvals, risks related to general economic and market conditions; risks related to the availability of financing;
the timing and content of upcoming work programmes; actual results of proposed exploration activities; possible variations in
Mineral Resources or grade; projected dates to commence mining operations; failure of plant, equipment or processes to
operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks
of the mining industry; changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations.
The list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect Cornish's forward-looking statements.
Cornish Metals' forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current
expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date such statements are made.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ
from those described in forward- looking statements, there may be other factors that cause such actions, events or results to
differ materially from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate
and accordingly readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Cornish Metals does not
assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or
opinions should change other than as required by applicable law.
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