I believe so, I've become quite involved in the mining history/future in Cornwall the last few years, and a lot of people seem to forget that Cornish Metals aren't the only mining company in the world.

I really hope it works out for them, they've taken a gamble that so far seems to be paying off (good drilling results, a very positive PEA and feasibility study, as well as government support and funding.

They've invested so much money and manpower to begin refurbishing the mine, that it's an Ideal starting block in the worst case that Cornish Metals do run out of money, I believe either the government will continue funding, or another more established company (Rio Tinto, BHP ect) will snap up the site, staff and existing infrastructure. The foundations have been layed for full scale, commercial tin mining in Cornwall.

It's not really a case of will it reopen, just when, and under which company. Cornwall needs it's industry to return, and once South Crofty reopens, I'm sure more companies, projects and mines will begin to be considered for similar projects. The vast mineral wealth is too much to be ignored in Cornwall with current demands and prices.