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Guangxi China Tin Group declares extended maintenance amid feedstock squeeze

Jun 9, 2023

Guangxi China Tin Group, the world’s sixth-largest tin producer, recently announced an extended maintenance period for its Laibin smelter on their WeChat channel. The smelter operations have been put on hold for 45 to 50 days, starting from May 27, 2023. This...

Myanmar Wa State reiterates firm stand on tin mining suspension

May 24, 2023

In a crucial follow-up to the announcement made on April 15, 2023, the government of Wa State, Myanmar has now released a comprehensive implementation plan for the slated suspension of all mining activities from August 1, 2023. This document dated May 20 further...

Record first-quarter production at Penouta

May 17, 2023

Strategic Minerals Europe (SME) has continued to improve on its record production at Penouta, the EU’s largest active tin mine, by recording its highest first-quarter total production levels. Penouta, located in north-western Spain, has been in operation since 2018...

Metals X reports significant growth in tin production at Renison Operation

Apr 18, 2023

Metals X Limited has reported a significant increase in ore mined, tin production and operational challenges during the first quarter of 2023 at its Renison Operation, located on the west coast of Tasmania. The Renison Tin Operation, a 50/50 joint venture between...

Myanmar’s Wa State announces tin mining suspension from August

Apr 17, 2023

Wa State, Myanmar, has announced the suspension of its mining operations from 1st August 2023. ITA estimates this would represent about 10% of the world’s tin concentrate supply. The document released on 15th April 2023 by the Wa State Central Economic Planning...

Quality not quantity: Alphamin sets record quarter

Apr 13, 2023

Alphamin’s latest quarter saw the company achieve record tin production, surpassing levels set in the previous year. The Bisie mine – located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – saw tin metal production reach 3,187 tonnes in the first quarter. This...