Alphamin’s production surges on mine expansion

Jul 11, 2024

Alphamin Resources (TSXV: AFM; JSE AltX: APH) has reported tin production of 4,027 tonnes in Q2 2024, up 28% from the previous quarter, marking the first quarter including production from Mpama South. Production from Alphamin’s DR Congo-based Bisie mine has surged 28%...

Metals X invests in First Tin

Jul 11, 2024

Australian tin producer Metals X (ASX: MLX) has announced it has committed to purchase A$4.64 million (£2.86 million) of shares in First Tin (LSE: 1SN), representing approximately 23% of the company. Metals X, which owns a 50% stake in the Renison mine in Tasmania,...

Atlantic Tin commits to ITA’s Tin Code

Jul 11, 2024

The International Tin Association is pleased to announce Atlantic Tin has committed to adopt the Tin Code sustainability standard. This decision underscores Atlantic Tin’s dedication to responsible and sustainable tin production, reflecting its ongoing efforts to...

Trinity Metals secures $3.9 million funding

Jul 9, 2024

Rwandan tin miner Trinity Metals has secured US$3.865 million of technical assistance grant funding from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The funding has been earmarked for ESG-specific projects at Trinity’s mining operations in Rwanda. The...

Yunnan Tin and PT Timah discuss strategic cooperation

Jun 27, 2024

The world’s largest producer of refined tin, Yunnan Tin, met with PT Timah, Indonesia’s largest and the world’s fifth largest producer, in Jakarta earlier in June to discuss future strategic cooperation following discussions at ITA’s International Tin Conference last...

Tin anodes for sodium-ion batteries may be a game changer

Jun 27, 2024

In a groundbreaking development, the latest research on tin anodes for sodium-ion batteries presented at the recent International Tin Conference in Malaysia highlights a promising new application for tin in the rapidly advancing battery technology sector. Leading...