A shortage of mining and mineral processing engineers could threaten a possible revival of Cornwall’s mining industry, according to a new report.
A study by the UK Mining Education Forum (UKMEF) - a group of leading figures in the mining industry and academia - has estimated at least 48 newly qualified graduates are required per year to sustain the sector nationwide.
The UK is home to mining companies worth over £500bn with extensive international operations, with London a global centre for mining finance.
