Cornwall has been selected to host the 47th International Mining Games, a prestigious event celebrating the global mining industry. The competition will take place over two days at the King Edward Mine Museum in Troon, near Camborne, on March 21 and 22, 2025. This marks the first time since 2012 that Cornwall has hosted the event, which attracts teams from around the world.
The games, established in 1978 to honor the 91 miners who lost their lives in the Sunshine Mine disaster in the USA, feature seven challenging events. These include jackleg drilling, hand drilling, and gold panning, showcasing the skills and traditions of mining.
This year, 45 teams from countries such as Australia, the USA, Canada, and Germany will compete. A local team, comprising students and alumni from the renowned Camborne School of Mines, will also participate, highlighting Cornwall’s deep-rooted connection to the mining industry.
The women’s and co-ed competitions will be held on Friday, March 21, followed by the men’s and alumni competitions on Saturday, March 22, from 8:00 to 16:00 GMT.
Carol Richards, a trustee of the King Edward Mine Museum, expressed excitement about hosting the event, stating it aligns with the museum’s mission to celebrate Cornwall’s mining heritage and promote education in geoscience, geology, and mining. She emphasized that the museum is an ideal venue to inspire interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.
The International Mining Games not only honor the legacy of miners worldwide but also serve as a platform to foster global camaraderie and showcase the enduring significance of mining in modern society.
