The International Tin Association, formerly ITRI, has launched its website, providing a unique new tin industry platform. The new site highlights the organisation’s work in representing tin producers to tackle key industry issues and promote tin as a vital metal playing an important role in enhancing the quality of everyday life.
The website at www.internationaltin.org provides an overview of International Tin activities in tin market analysis, focusing on both supply and use, new tin technologies and responsible tin. Reports and other resources from International Tin experts can be accessed through the site giving important insights into this little-known commodity. The organisation’s membership and industry networks are highlighted as well as its events, including a forthcoming conference in Budapest.
International Tin’s market analysis team publishes a newsfeed on tin supply and tin market developments on the site, with signup for its Tin in the News newsletter and other authoritative insights and market forecasts. A Tin Industry Review gives in-depth analysis of tin market fundamentals.
The technology team studies the impact of technology change on tin use in solders, chemicals, tinplate and other markets, publishing a set of reports on the site including a recent study of the growing use of tin in lead-acid batteries. A section of the platform is dedicated to new energy related tin technologies including lithium ion batteries, solar PV and carbon capture catalysts, with a newsfeed on the latest technical advances and product developments.
Responsible tin is at the heart of International Tin’s work, representing the leadership of tin producers in addressing compliance with international standards and regulations, including the launch of a new industry Code of Conduct. The site section provides data on responsible production including artisanal & small-scale mining, mining regions, sustainable production and recycling as well as highlighting its leadership of the ITSCI traceability project for 3T minerals in Central Africa. A Responsible Tin Supply Group provides a new forum industry engagement on these issues. Information is also available for downstream tin users on compliance with EU REACH regulation.
In providing an informed and authoritative voice to the industry International Tin looks forward to an exciting future for tin and a greater engagement with its many stakeholders.