Tungsten West (TUN) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
30 Mar, 2026Investment highlights and strategic positioning
Hemerdon hosts one of the world's largest tungsten resources, with 39.7Mmtu WO3 and significant tin and aggregate byproducts.
Fully permitted, shovel-ready mine with over $300 million in pre-invested capital and extensive infrastructure.
Positioned to supply critical minerals to the UK and Western markets amid tightening Chinese export controls.
Project targets first quartile cash costs and has a projected operating life exceeding 40 years.
London AIM listing provides access to capital and investor visibility.
Project economics and feasibility
Base case NPV7.5% is $190M at $400/mtu WO3, with upside NPV of $342M at $500/mtu.
Post-tax IRR ranges from 29% (base) to 48% (upside), with steady-state annual WO3 production of 3,320 tonnes.
All-in sustaining cash cost targeted at $144/mtu during steady state.
Capex and pre-production opex estimated at $93M, leveraging existing infrastructure.
Diversified revenue streams: 82% tungsten, 12% tin, 7% premium aggregates.
Technical improvements and operational readiness
New build front-end and process plant refurbishment to enhance ore quality and throughput.
Incorporation of ore sorters, jigs, and ultrafines recovery for improved efficiency.
Environmental permitting completed in 2024, with robust LFN abatement measures.
Updated feasibility study signed off by independent experts.
Project timeline targets production restart by end of 2026, with phased pre-production and capital improvement works.
Latest events from Tungsten West
- Hemerdon targets first-quartile tungsten production costs and strategic UK supply by 2027.TUN
Corporate presentation30 Mar 2026 - Net loss narrowed, revenue grew, and project restart hinges on critical near-term funding.TUN
H2 202330 Mar 2026 - Losses deepened and cash reserves fell sharply, with project restart dependent on urgent new funding.TUN
H1 202430 Mar 2026 - Net loss widened to £21.9m amid higher impairment and funding risks, despite improved project economics.TUN
H2 202430 Mar 2026 - Loss driven by non-cash CLN adjustment; project financing and restart preparations advancing.TUN
H1 202530 Mar 2026