Scientists smelt tin with hydrogen
Scientists at Freiberg University in Germany have pioneered a new low carbon technology for smelting tin. The researchers used a ‘direct reduction’ process using hydrogen instead of carbon to reduce cassiterite to metallic tin. Cassiterite (SnO2), the main tin ore,...
Indonesia supply disruption fades as investigation concludes
Indonesia’s refined tin exports are returning to normal levels as the country’s authorities conclude an investigation into corruption in the domestic tin trade while a crackdown on illegal mining continues. This year, cumulative exports to April were 130.8% higher...
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