ITA visits Thyssenkrupp in Germany

Sep 2, 2024

On 27 August 2024, ITA visited Thyssenkrupp for a tour of the company’s tinplate plant in Andernach, Germany, and discussions on a range of tin industry topics. ITA CEO Helen Prins, Market Analyst Freddie Mitchell, and Technologist Georgia Laurie visited were hosted...

Yunnan Tin announces annual maintenance at Gejiu smelter

Aug 23, 2024

The world’s largest producer of refined tin, Yunnan Tin Company (YTC), has announced maintenance at its Gejiu smelter will commence on 25 August 2024 for up to 45 days. Annual maintenance is usually performed in July and August, and is factored into the company’s...

Malaysia launches tinplate anti-dumping probe

Aug 22, 2024

Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will start an investigation into alleged dumping of tinplate from China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The investigation was launched following a petition from Malaysian tinplate producer Perusahaan Sadur...

Cornish Metals constrains Wide Formation mineralisation

Aug 22, 2024

South Crofty developer Cornish Metals (AIM/TSX-V: CUSN) has announced final drilling results from its exploration of the Wide Formation adjacent to the existing South Crofty mine in Cornwall. The 14 hole, 8,993 m drilling programme successfully tested the geometry and...

New test work sees improved recoveries at Taronga

Aug 13, 2024

First Tin has reported improved recoveries during mineral processing test work at their Australian Taronga tin project aimed at optimizing the flowsheet in the recent Definitive Feasibility Study. The company announced tests had yielded end-to-end recoveries of 75.6%,...

Drilling commences at Kalayi following Rome Resources takeover

Aug 8, 2024

Tin explorer Rome Resources, which was recently acquired by UK-based Pathfinder Minerals, has announced it has commenced diamond drilling at its Kalayi prospect in North Kivu, DR Congo. Kalayi, which together with the Mont Agoma prospect, forms the company’s Bisie...