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Work to start on tin mine near Plymouth

Once it's operating, the mine should bring in more than £70 million a year Credit: ITV News West Country

Work will begin today to rebuild the Drakelands tin mine near Plymouth.

The site at Hemerdon will bring in more than £70 million a year when it opens. The £100 million project will also create 200 jobs. It's been closed for more than 70 years.