The geology of Cornwall has been the subject of considerable interest to academic and commercial geologists due to its diversity and complexity. A literature of significant historical interest exists, and this literature is analyzed in this text, together with a wide-ranging review of the current position and assessments of the environmental consequences of rock and mineral exploitation. The volume contains contributions by 21 leading geologists, providing an up-to-date review of current research. It includes a listing of sites of notable scientific interest.