Peru tin production declines in 2017

Feb 20, 2018

Refined tin production by Minsur’s Peruvian operations contracted by 8% to some 18,033 tonnes in 2017, in line with production guidance, as a result of the continuing natural decline in tin grades at the company’s San Rafael Mine. Q4 refined tin production fell 6%...

China ore imports hit December high

Feb 2, 2018

According to the latest customs statistics, China’s tin ore and concentrates imports in December 2017 totalled 45,295 tonnes, 45,020 tonnes of which originated from Myanmar. We estimate that the tin content of shipments from Myanmar in December was 11,300...

The top 10 refined tin producers of 2017

Jan 25, 2018

ITRI reports that six of the top ten refined tin producers saw an increase in production in 2017, including three of the biggest five companies. All Chinese companies in the top ten saw refined production rise in 2017, except for YTC where output declined marginally....

Vinto output falls in 2017

Jan 16, 2018

The Bolivian state-owned smelter, Empresa Metalúrgica Vinto, has revealed that refined tin production fell by 3.1% year-on-year to 12,637 tonnes in 2017, although revenues increased by 11% to some US$ 255 million, according to local sources. We believe that the small...

Indonesian tin exports end 2017 strong

Jan 9, 2018

Indonesian tin exports in December totalled 7,056 tonnes according to preliminary figures released by the trade ministry this week, down 11% month-on-month but up 17% year-on-year. 22,610 tonnes of tin was shipped from Indonesia in Q4, up 29% year-on-year and the...

China ore imports hit 2017 highs in November

Jan 4, 2018

According to the latest customs statistics, China’s tin ores and concentrates imports in November 2017 totalled 30,481 tonnes, with 30,274 tonnes from Myanmar. We estimate that the tin content of ores and concentrates from Myanmar in November was 7,300 tonnes,...