Uganda clarifies minimum tin export grade

Jan 4, 2024

On 22nd December 2023 Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu signed a new statutory instrument that clarified the minimum purity of tin exports as 99.85%, emphasising requirements for local value addition. Previous regulations...

Partial resumption of mining in Wa State, excluding tin

Jan 3, 2024

Leaders of Wa State have authorised a partial resumption of mining in the area from 3rd January 2024, although most tin mines will remain closed for now. A mining ban came into force on 1st August 2023.  According to a document seen by ITA, on 28th December 2023 the...

Metals X provides a Renison Ore Reserve and mine life update

Jan 2, 2024

Metals X (ASX: MLX) has announced an updated Life of Mine Plan for Renison Bell, Australia’s largest tin mine, with the historic mine expected to operate until at least 2035. Proven and Probable Reserves currently sit at 8.225 Mt at 1.48% Sn. The company, who own 50%...

Australia classifies tin as a strategic material

Dec 19, 2023

The Australian Government has updated the country’s Critical Minerals List and has introduced a new Strategic Materials List, which includes tin. The minerals featured in the lists support Australia’s transition to net zero emissions, advanced manufacturing, defence...

Tungsten West raises £1.8 million to restart production at Hemerdon

Dec 18, 2023

Tungsten West (LON: TUN) has announced it has raised £1.8 million through Tranche C of its 2023 Convertible Loan Notes, adding to £5.15 million raised earlier in 2023, to restart production at its UK tin-tungsten Hemerdon mine. The proceeds of the CLNs are to be used...