Tin Smelter Database

The Tin Smelter Database is a central, industry-focused resource providing verified and relevant information on tin smelters worldwide. All in one accessible platform.

The industry’s trusted source for smelter information

Designed for downstream companies, manufacturers, brands, traders, refiners, auditors, investors and other end users, the database helps users understand the smelters connected to their tin supply chains and support responsible sourcing, due diligence and ESG decision-making.

Explore the Tin Smelter Database

Access the database at no cost

Simply subscribe to Tin Desk. Once your subscription is confirmed, access to the database will be granted free of charge.

Built to support compliance and reporting

The Tin Smelter Database is designed for organisations that need reliable information across the global tin smelter landscape, either for compliance needs withing their supply chain or for collecting and reporting of smelter information.

Instead of collecting information from multiple sources, users can access a structured view of relevant tin smelter data in one place.

Tin Code and Assurance information summary

The database includes information on participation in ITA’s Tin Code and Tin Code Assurance.

The Tin Code is an ESG standard and transparent reporting mechanism for the tin industry, covering environmental, social and governance topics across tin exploration, mining, smelting and recycling.

Tin Code Assurance can provide independent third-party assurance of relevant Tin Code standards, including Standard 7.3 on responsible sourcing

More information can be found here.

The database includes:

  • Tin Code participation status.

  • Tin Code reporting or rating information.

  • Tin Code Assurance status.

  • Links to published reports or supporting documentation.

Data sources and methodology

 

The database is intended to improve access to industry information. It does not replace a company’s own due-diligence responsibilities or independent verification of critical information.

Information is compiled from:

  • Company websites and public disclosures.

  • Audit, assurance and ESG reports.

  • Industry, government and responsible-sourcing programme sources.

  • Information submitted through industry engagement.

  • Analysis by the ITA Market and Sustainability team.

Questions or feedback?

Do you have a question about a smelter record, a database column, the information sources or the access process?

Contact the ITA Market and Sustainability teams. We welcome questions, corrections, additional public information and feedback that can help improve the database.

Martkets:

Freddie Mitchell, [email protected]

Sustainability:

Daniel Zamora,  [email protected]

Sonia Marsh, [email protected]