Perran Moon is concerned about the economic and geopolitical risks associated with the overconcentration of tin processing and supply among a small number of countries. He notes that tin is crucial for modern technologies, yet its supply is highly concentrated, with China alone refining more than half of global tin. He highlights that demand for tin is rapidly expanding, particularly in sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy, but there is a significant risk of supply shortages by 2035 due to declining ore grades and environmental concerns in producing regions. He also mentions the closure of the South Crofty mine in Cornwall, which could reopen in 2028, potentially producing up to 4,700 tonnes annually. The Member for Falmouth and Camborne emphasised the importance of the Kernow industrial growth fund, which is supporting exploratory mining opportunities in Cornwall, including the work of Cornwall Resources. He highlighted the need for unblocking planning and permitting issues and the critical role of the skills agenda in maximising opportunities in the sector. The Member also stressed the urgent need for exploration of critical minerals beyond tin, tungsten, and lithium, including nickel, cobalt, uranium, and silver, to obtain necessary data.