Temporary dip in Renison production

May 1, 2013

Production of tin-in-concentrate at the Renison mine in Tasmania in the first quarter of 2013 dipped by 15%, as previously advised, to 1,520 tonnes. However the quarterly total was up by 30% compared to the first quarter of 2012 and 50% owners Metals X remain...

MSC results hit again by Koba problems

May 1, 2013

Final audited results for 2012 announced by Malaysia Smelting Corporation on 29 April showed much larger losses than the unaudited figures released at the end of February, reflecting further provisions for the expiry of 75%-owned subsidiary PT Koba Tin’s...

Timah moves forward on Myanmar exploration

Apr 19, 2013

Speaking to the Jakarta Post at PT Timah’s annual shareholders meeting yesterday, the company’s President Director Sukrisno gave a progress report on plans to establish a tin business in Myanmar. For its expansion to Myanmar, Timah has secured a...

New ITRI report: Tin for tomorrow

Apr 12, 2013

Materials such as tin are increasingly assessed by consumers, investors and legislators on the three aspects of sustainability – economic growth, contribution to society, and protection of the environment. Recognising the importance of these factors in a modern...

Koba contract renewal decision delayed

Apr 11, 2013

The Indonesian government has yet to renew the tin mining contract of work for Malaysia Smelting Corporation’s 75%-owned subsidiary, PT Koba Tin. The CoW expired at the end of March. In a statement to Bursa Malaysia MSC said PT Koba Tin has received notification...

Indonesian export boom continues

Apr 11, 2013

Preliminary data shows that refined tin shipments from Indonesia, the world’s top exporter of the metal, gained 11.3% in March to 9,295.70 tonnes from 8,354.49 tonnes in February, a trade ministry official told Reuters. Indonesian refined tin exports for March...