Mixed results for Brazil tin output in 2016
Provisional data from the Brazilian tin association, Sindicato Nacional da Indústria da Extração do Estanho (SNIEE), reveals a 9.5% increase in tin mine output to 12,606 tonnes in 2016 compared to 2015, although refined tin production fell 1.6% to 11,663 tonnes over...Leading tin producers to report on Code of Conduct standards
ITRI and member companies have developed a new industry Code of Conduct specifically designed for global tin mining and smelting operations and addressing the growing expectations of tin users and consumers. Now we are pleased to announce that our members, as leaders...Temporary supply disruption in China
Two Chinese tin smelters (Gejiu Jinye and Gejiu Zili) suspended production from early April after the government carried out environmental pollution spot checks related to sulphur dioxide emissions. Typical production from the disrupted smelters in Yunnan...Elementos reveals new development strategy
ASX-listed tin explorer and developer, Elementos Ltd., has announced a new, two-stage, development strategy focussing on the hard-rock open pit and underground resource at its 100% Cleveland Tin Project in Tasmania, detailed in a recent corporate presentation for...Indonesian tin exports robust in Q1
Indonesian tin exports totalled 18,018 tonnes in Q1, up by 3.1% compared to the final quarter of 2016, and up 86% year-on-year. Exports in January, February and March, totalled 6,964 tonnes, 4,911 tonnes and 6,143 tonnes respectively, varying in broad relation to the...Bolivian mine production falls in 2016
Official statistics from Bolivian Ministry of Minerals and Metals reveal that while drought and delayed investment have impacted mined tin output, which fell 13.3% year-on-year to 17,460 tonnes in 2016, refined tin production rose 8.7% to 16,810 tonnes over the same...Water treatment trials completed at South Crofty
Strongbow Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: SBW) has announced the success completion of water treatment trials at its South Crofty tin project, located in Cornwall, UK. The company is now planning to submit an application to the UK Environment Agency (“EA”) for a...Myanmar shipments hit seasonal low
Latest official customs statistics released by China last week report February imports of tin ore and concentrate from Myanmar totalled 8,641 tonnes (gross weight), unchanged from February 2016, but down 72% compared to January. The latest data is unsurprising, as it...The top 10 refined tin producers of 2016
ITRI reports that four of the top ten refined tin producers saw output rise in 2016, while six saw a decline, including half of the top four companies. The data was reported directly to ITRI, with augmentation using published information. Of the four Chinese companies...
