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"There are thought to be about 20,000 mineshafts across the county, but according to Cornwall Mining Consultants only about a fifth have been capped, leaving thousands whose exact condition - and in some cases location - is uncertain."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g57gqqln1o
"When one fails, it can pose a risk to property and public safety and carry significant financial consequences."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yvjk58j9vo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zue7wsi_xeo&list=RDzue7wsi_xeo&start_rad...
"2026 Mitsubishi Investment
In support of the first two of these conditions, Anglo American has entered into an investment agreement and related shareholders' agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation (Mitsubishi) to support continued development of Woodsmith, including working together on market development and financing opportunities designed to further enhance the existing market development programme. Together, Anglo American and Mitsubishi will explore opportunities to build out demand for POLY4, including providing financial and commercial resources to accelerate pilot sales and leveraging Mitsubishi's extensive networks across food and agriculture sectors to broaden market development across key markets and related business development and strategic partner engagement, which will contribute to optimising the project in the feasibility study phase, prior to submission to the Board for approval.
The agreements include an initial equity investment by Mitsubishi in Woodsmith. Through its investment and involvement in the ongoing development of Woodsmith at this stage, Mitsubishi also intends to evaluate its participation in a future financing plan at the time of the Anglo American Board's final investment decision, currently anticipated from 2028 subject to meeting the above conditions, with potential for Mitsubishi to acquire an equity interest of 25% or other such amount subject to negotiations at that time. The agreements extend the longstanding successful partnership between Anglo American and Mitsubishi Corporation, while allowing for additional investment and the involvement of other partners, and represents a pathway for Anglo American to syndicate a significant minority share of its interest in Woodsmith."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c33jz026mg3o
Shiver me Timbers...
https://www.ft.com/content/fa575735-90ed-4f44-b646-1d4a57b25c83
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd8z4eqlxno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNwcXtWFWic
Baldrick... I have a Cunning Plan.
https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/major-investment-boost-...
Never Underestimate a Consumer.
"Yuuki Yoshioka, General Manager of Fertilizer Resources Unit in Mitsubishi Corporation, said: “We are really pleased to build on our existing partnership with Anglo American on such an exciting project. Demand for sustainable fertilizer products is poised to increase as agriculture faces rising expectations to reduce environmental impact and adopt responsible farming practices. We will use our expertise in mine development and Mitsubishi’s strengths across business segments—including the food and agriculture related businesses—to generate new value for the Project.” Anglo American Board approval is reliant on completion of a feasibility study showing robust economic potential for Woodsmith; a clear pathway to syndication with one or more investment partners; and sufficient deleveraging of Anglo American balance sheet. Until then, Anglo American will continue progressing critical construction activities at Woodsmith, with annual investment of approximately $300 million. The agreement includes an initial equity investment by Mitsubishi in Woodsmith, with an intention to evaluate its participation in a future financing plan at the time of the Anglo American Board’s final investment decision. This gives Mitsubishi the potential to acquire an equity interest of 25% or other such amount subject to negotiations at the time – demonstrating a clear pathway to project syndication."
https://uk.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2026/investment-mitsub...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC5ca6Hsb2Q&list=RDCC5ca6Hsb2Q&start_rad...
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/20/alysa-liu-olympic-figure-s...
Apparently it's not that Often the Winter O's are in our Time Zone...
Until Then.
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