A company looking to restart production of the rare metals tungsten and tin at its mine in Devon has appointed a new chief executive.
Tungsten West has hired experienced mining consultant Neil Gawthrope as it continues to re-develop the Hemerdon mine site near Plymouth. The Hemerdon deposit is estimated to be the second-largest reported tungsten reserve globally.
Mr Gawthorpe, who has worked in the industry almost 30 years, replaces Max Denning, who left last summer, with executive vice-chairman Mark Thompson having assumed responsibilities for the position in the interim.
