Renison performance improving slowly

Jul 28, 2011

Metals X reported that production at its 50% owned Renison mine in Tasmania increased slightly in the quarter to end-June, but the company is looking for significant further improvements in the second half of the year. The operation produced 1,333 tonnes of...

Analysts forecast steady tin prices though 2012

Jul 27, 2011

The latest twice-yearly survey of analysts forecasts by Reuters shows a “consensus” view that LME metals prices will generally stay close to current levels through the second half of this year and into 2012. Around 40 banks and other analysts participated...

Glencore reports Colquiri tailings plan

Jun 27, 2011

As part of the prospectus for its multi-billion dollar IPO, commodity trading giant Glencore has commented on plans for its zinc, lead and tin operations in Bolivia, the Wall Street Journal reports. A subsidiary of the Swiss-based commodities producer and marketer...

Minsur’s earnings increase

May 6, 2011

Higher tin prices helped boost Minsur’s net profit up 27.5% to 335 million soles (US$119 million) in January-March from 262 million soles in the same period last year, BN Americas reported, quoting a submission to Peru’s securities regulator Conasev. Net...

Any Questions?

May 4, 2011

ITRI is currently developing a brand new website which is due to replace the current one in the next few months. A key objectives of the new site is to improve two-way communications with all stakeholders in the industry and also to give users the ability to...

High prices boost PT Timah results

May 4, 2011

Although its sales fell by 18% year-on-year in volume terms in the quarter to end-March, Indonesia’s PT Timah reported a 150% increase in net profit in the period as a result of high prices. The company’s average selling price in January-March was...