Patented process recovers high-purity tin from e-waste
Indian recycler Rikayaa Greentech has been granted a patent for an integrated process that recovers tin from electronic waste and other secondary feedstocks, refining it to a minimum purity of 99.9%. The route combines mechanical separation, lower-temperature vacuum...
Yunnan Tin announces 2026 maintenance
The world’s largest producer of refined tin, Yunnan Tin Company (YTC), has announced maintenance at its Gejiu smelter will commence on 30 September 2026 for up to 45 days. Annual maintenance is usually performed in July and August, and is factored into the company’s...
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