Company history: Crofty Consultancy Mundic Tests  Mine Search

It is now ten years since South Crofty, the last Cornish tin mine closed. For those of us who worked most of our lives in the industry it was a sad time. However, despite the demise of actual mining in Cornwall, the company that operated at South Crofty has continued to work successfully in fields directly related to tin mining. Those of us who work for Crofty Consultancy feel especially close to the historical side of Cornish mining, as we involve ourselves daily in researching information on those old mines and seek information to establish the safety or otherwise of land and property in Cornwall and Devon.

Our research team occupies a unique place in our particular field of endeavour, because we possess an unrivalled knowledge and understanding of Cornish metal mines. No amount of external study and enquiry can equip one for the work of carrying out conveyancing mine searches, as can actual experience of mining in the Duchy. The many idiosyncrasies of metal lodes, the strange and often unpredictable vagaries of methods of ore extraction and the variety of types of mineral working practiced over the centuries in the south-west remain a puzzle for those without ‘hands on’ experience in the industry. Our experienced staff are all trained by Camborne School of Mines, hold relevant degrees, and can draw on centuries of experience derived from the mining industry.

For these reasons we believe that Crofty Consultancy offers a service that is unrivalled in the field of mining consultancies. Added to this, the possession of the largest and most comprehensive collection of mining reports, plans, sections and other relevant data, gives Crofty Consultancy a distinct advantage over other relative new-comers to the business. Our archive has been assembled over a period of 160 years. As other Cornish mining companies closed, their individual collections were brought to the mine. In 1978 the mine acquired the large and valuable Tehidy Mineral Collection, and since then we have been given archives owned by many individuals, including that of the late John Brock OBE.

We offer a comprehensive range of mining related services. The Consultancy carries out standard conveyancing mine searches; reports on major schemes for national utilities and district and county councils; conducts site investigations on all size schemes from single bungalows to major industrial developments; analysis of soil and water samples, checking for contamination of all types; carries out mundic testing in association with Pound & Co. and Petrolab; and advises on and supervises remedial work related to all of the above.

In association with the other surviving divisions of South Crofty Mine, under the umbrella of the Wheal Jane Group of Companies, we continue to fly the flag for our ancient industry and are determined to continue to do so. We attempt at all times to maintain the high standards set by generations of Cornish metal miners, and invite the comments of our clients in attempting to further improve our services.