Tin users see weaker markets
The fifteenth annual tin use survey carried out by the International Tin Association (ITA) showed refined tin use grew by 2% in 2018 but points to a contraction of -2% in 2019. 141 companies took part, accounting for some 43% of estimated global refined tin use in...Micron tin powder makes cost-effective lithium-ion batteries
A research team at ARCI, Chennai, India have successfully used micron-sized tin as an anode for lithium-ion batteries to achieve cost-effective energy capacity, lifetime and power performance. They used the <10 micron tin powder without any of the typically complex...Tin industry consults on responsible sourcing audit criteria
Following the recent signing of an MoU, the International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have launched a joint consultation on a draft revision of responsible sourcing audit assessment criteria for tin. The revision will align with...New cheap tin-aluminium alloy may double charge capacity of lithium ion batteries
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, US have demonstrated that a simple manufacturing route can be used to produce a tin-aluminium alloy that may be cheaper and double the charge capacity of today’s copper-graphite anodes for lithium ion batteries. 50-70%...Tin in lithium-ion batteries could represent significant new use
The International Tin Association has released a new report comprehensively detailing its latest research on potential new market opportunities for tin in lithium-ion batteries. It is concluded that if tin does gain market share, lithium-ion batteries could grow to...Breakthrough for 3D tin electrodes in lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US have announced a performance breakthrough for their innovative 3D tin electrodes in lithium-ion batteries. The new technology stored several times the energy of currently used commercial high capacity...Responsible tin pioneer named in Top 100 Women in Mining
The Women in Mining organisation has recognised the pioneering work of Kay Nimmo at the International Tin Association in achieving practical solutions to the challenges of responsible minerals sourcing. Kay has worked tirelessly over the past decade to create and...Tinplate industry restructures to handle trade challenges
As part of the wider steel industry crisis on overcapacity, tinplate mills are engaged in a series of restructuring moves to handle the impact of trade challenges. Steelmaker Arcelor Mittal has agreed with the European Commission to divest four of its mills as part of...Tin producers start reporting to ITA Code of Conduct
Tin producers have started reporting against the industry Code of Conduct developed by the International Tin Association (ITA). These company reports highlight the activities of leading members of the tin industry which contribute to matters such as good governance,...
