Slow but steady progress on Indonesian exports

Jul 25, 2024

June export data released in mid-July by Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade show refined tin output fell 44% year-on-year, rising 35% from May. The country—the world’s largest exporter, and second largest producer of refined tin—has exported only 14,752 t refined tin in...

Chinese trader Hongtou acquires 80% stake in smelter Kaimeng

Jul 22, 2024

Chinese state-owned concentrate trader Honghe Hongtou Industrial Company has acquired an 80% equity stake in Gejiu Kaimeng Industry and Trade Company, a tin smelter in Yunnan Province, China. On 15 July, the two companies held a ceremony to sign the Equity Transfer...

Alphamin’s production surges on mine expansion

Jul 11, 2024

Alphamin Resources (TSXV: AFM; JSE AltX: APH) has reported tin production of 4,027 tonnes in Q2 2024, up 28% from the previous quarter, marking the first quarter including production from Mpama South. Production from Alphamin’s DR Congo-based Bisie mine has surged 28%...

Metals X invests in First Tin

Jul 11, 2024

Australian tin producer Metals X (ASX: MLX) has announced it has committed to purchase A$4.64 million (£2.86 million) of shares in First Tin (LSE: 1SN), representing approximately 23% of the company. Metals X, which owns a 50% stake in the Renison mine in Tasmania,...

Atlantic Tin commits to ITA’s Tin Code

Jul 11, 2024

The International Tin Association is pleased to announce Atlantic Tin has committed to adopt the Tin Code sustainability standard. This decision underscores Atlantic Tin’s dedication to responsible and sustainable tin production, reflecting its ongoing efforts to...