Tungsten West (TUN) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
30 Mar, 2026Project overview and economics
Hemerdon is a fully permitted, shovel-ready open-pit tungsten mine in Devon, UK, with established infrastructure and a low strip ratio.
Resources total 327 Mt at 0.12% WO3 and 0.03% Sn, with reserves of 70.7 Mt at 0.15% WO3 and 0.03% Sn, supporting an 11-year primary mine life and up to 40 years with expansion.
Feasibility study (FS25) NPV7.5% is US$190M at US$400/mtu WO3, rising to US$1,693M at recent market prices (US$1,313/mtu WO3).
Steady-state WO3 production is targeted at 3,320 tonnes per year, with all-in sustaining cash costs of US$135/mtu.
US$93M pre-production spend is planned for plant upgrades, with a total funding requirement of up to US$125M.
Market dynamics and strategic context
Tungsten is a critical mineral with unique properties, essential for defense, renewables, and semiconductors, and is recognized as strategic by major economies.
China historically supplied ~80% of global tungsten but became a net importer in 2025 due to new export restrictions and rising domestic demand, especially from solar PV manufacturing.
Western focus on critical mineral security has driven tungsten prices higher, with recent market prices significantly above feasibility study assumptions.
Hemerdon could supply about 4.1% of global tungsten production, providing a strategic alternative to Chinese supply.
Project improvements and operational strategy
Major plant upgrades include new primary and secondary crushers, ore sorters, inline pressure jigs, and an ultra-fines recovery module to address prior operational issues.
Feed quality will improve by advancing into fresh granite ore, enhancing recoveries and throughput.
Environmental permitting now addresses low frequency noise, with all vibrating equipment enclosed to meet regulatory standards.
The project is fully permitted, with a restoration bond in place and robust ESG commitments, including local job creation and community engagement.
Latest events from Tungsten West
- Hemerdon targets first quartile tungsten costs and a 40+ year mine life, restarting in 2026.TUN
Corporate presentation30 Mar 2026 - Net loss narrowed, revenue grew, and project restart hinges on critical near-term funding.TUN
H2 202330 Mar 2026 - Losses deepened and cash reserves fell sharply, with project restart dependent on urgent new funding.TUN
H1 202430 Mar 2026 - Net loss widened to £21.9m amid higher impairment and funding risks, despite improved project economics.TUN
H2 202430 Mar 2026 - Loss driven by non-cash CLN adjustment; project financing and restart preparations advancing.TUN
H1 202530 Mar 2026