TIN: Major supply uncertainties in DR Congo and Myanmar
The LME 3-month tin contract closed at just over $31,300/t on Wednesday, with prices broadly stable over the past two
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Tin diselenide (SnSe₂) – a new battery energy super material
Scientists from Tiangong University and collaborating institutions have highlighted tin diselenide (SnSe₂) as a promising electrode material for next-generation energy
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TIN: New water-based batteries show promise
A new water-based tin battery technology is emerging as a simple but effective approach to storing energy. Technically known as
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Aluminium tariffs put pressure on tinplate market
Tin prices have fluctuated over the past week amid speculation about a potential restart of operations in Wa, Myanmar. The
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Wa renews push for mining restart at Man Maw
Authorities in the autonomous Wa region of Myanmar held a meeting with former Man Maw mine operators on Wednesday morning
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Global tin production falls in 2024 on supply disruptions
2024 saw global refined tin production of 371,200 t, representing a decline of 2.7% from 2023. Approximately 63% of this
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Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries
Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries A breakthrough in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology has emerged as
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Outlook for tin markets: Indonesian exports dropped considerably
Tin prices have started the year on a strong footing, with LME 3-month price closing at $30,106, up 3.5% in
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Achmmach tin resource grows by a third
Atlantic Tin has substantially expanded the Achmmach mineral resource, now the sixth largest undeveloped tin resource globally, and fourth largest
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TIN production and price overview
LME 3-month tin price has dipped below $28,000/t for the first time since April as tin’s fund support continues to
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Refined tin use in 2023 down and tin use in recovery cycle
The International Tin Association (ITA) has completed its twentieth annual survey of tin users, gathering data from tin consuming companies worldwide between
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International Tin Association explores new strategic tin technologies
It’s an exciting time for innovation in tin technologies, and ITA has been reaching out to some of the leading
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US tin producer to receive $19m from Department of Defence
Secondary refined tin and solder producer, Nathan Trotter & Co., has been selected by the US Department of Defense to
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Yunnan Tin and PT Timah establish strategic partnership
Yunnan Tin Company (YTC) and PT Timah, traditionally the two largest producers of refined tin globally, have established a strategic
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India removes tin import duty
India, a major importer and consumer of refined tin, has removed the import duty on tin. ITA estimates India to
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Malaysia launches tinplate anti-dumping probe
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will start an investigation into alleged dumping of tinplate from China, India,
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TIN: The critical role of e-waste recycling
E-waste is an escalating global issue, driven by rapid technological advancements and high turnover of electronic devices. Due to tin’s
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Yunnan Tin and PT Timah discuss strategic cooperation
The world’s largest producer of refined tin, Yunnan Tin, met with PT Timah, Indonesia’s largest and the world’s fifth largest
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Positive scoping study results for Atlantic Tin, capex at US$54 million
Atlantic Tin has announced the results of a scoping study incorporating the company’s newly-acquired SAMINE processing facility near their Achmmach
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TIN: May’s exports 3,300 tonnes were down 54% year-on-year
With LME 3-month price closing at $33,365 yesterday, tin price is holding strong despite the major correction seen across the
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$10 million investment at Heemskirk tin mine in Australia
Stellar Resources has announced it has received firm commitments to raise $10 million via a placement to accelerate drilling and
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TIN: Indonesian output remains low but is increasing
After reaching an almost two-year high of $34,575 on 20th May, LME 3-month tin price dipped 4% last week, before
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Alphamin Resources: Mpama Tin South project update
The initial development of the Mpama South underground mine has been completed on time. In addition, the underground development should
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Tin price renewed stabilisation at around $25,000
LME tin price renewed stabilisation at around $25,000 post-festive season reflects easing short selling pressure and high warrant cancellations, with
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Eloro Resources intersects 0.43% Sn over 62.84m at Iska Iska
Explorer Eloro Resources has released assay results from the first five of its eleven definition drill holes, including an intersection
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South Crofty dewatering progressing faster than expected
Cornish Metals has provided an update on the dewatering of the historic South Crofty tin mine, which is progressing at
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Indonesia classifies tin as a critical mineral for strategic development
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has officially designated 47 minerals, with a special focus on tin and
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Andrada Mining secures key funding to boost tin production
Andrada Mining, formerly Afritin Mining, has been producing tin at its flagship Uis mine in Namibia since 2019. The company aims to scale
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