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Weirton former tinplate mill to be reopened as an electrical transformer plant

Jul 25, 2024

US tinplate producer Cleveland-Cliffs announced on 22 July it will reopen its idled Weirton tinplate mill as an electrical distribution transformer plant. The facility closed in April 2024 following an International Trade Commission ruling on import tariffs. In August...

Slow but steady progress on Indonesian exports

Jul 25, 2024

June export data released in mid-July by Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade show refined tin output fell 44% year-on-year, rising 35% from May. The country—the world’s largest exporter, and second largest producer of refined tin—has exported only 14,752 t refined tin in...

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China Tin Annual Report 2023

Unique insights into the growing influence of China’s tin industry

Tin 2030: A Vision for Tin

In a first of its kind for the sector, the International Tin Association (ITA) has launched its strategic report – TIN2030: A Vision for Tin. This thought-leading initiative has been compiled in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders from across the sector.

Tin Industry Review 2022

Seventh edition of a series of major studies on the tin market and its outlook published by the International Tin Association since 2008. This 130-page report covers all aspects of the tin market, from global mine production to forecasts for refined tin consumption.

Tin in Lithium-ion Batteries Market Report

A major new study on the outlook for use of tin in lithium-ion batteries

'Connecting Tomorrow' Solders Market Report

New ITA comprehensive market report on tin use in solders

MARKET ANALYSIS

Providing expert tin market insight and data representing the industry as the main source of worldwide statistical and market analysis information.

TIN SUPPLY

Understanding developments in existing and potential future sources of tin supply including mine production, recycling and stock levels and new tin mine projects.

TIN USE

Tracking threats and opportunities to existing and future tin use by engaging with tin users and tin technologists at the leading edge of technology change

RESPONSIBLE TIN

Leading our members and industry stakeholders towards a safe, responsible and sustainable future with award-winning programmes and initiatives.

TIN2030: A Vision for Tin Report

A major new strategic report on ITA's Vision for Tin. This thought-leading initiative has been compiled in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders from across the sector.

China Tin Annual Report 2023

The pivotal position of China in the global tin market is both underscored and explored in unprecedented detail within our 2023 report.