St Just / Botallack, Cornwall: mine minerals

ROCKHOUNDING RESTRICTED DOCUMENTED

Where: UK & Ireland · Europe · approx. 50.14, -5.68 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: cassiterite, copper minerals (look only)

What turns up: The Cornish tin-and-copper coast around Botallack has historic mine dumps with cassiterite, chalcopyrite and secondary minerals; most are protected World Heritage and SSSI ground.

Access: Restricted.

Active mining claims, private ground, or a protected/permit-only site. Do not collect without written authorization.

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Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.

Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.