Global tin production sees modest decline in 2023
2023 saw global refined tin production of 370,100 t, representing a decline of 2.1% from 2022. Approximately 59% of this tin originated from just ten leading smelters, whose collective output increased by 856 t.
Wa State authorities amend tax policy but no move to end the mining suspension
Authorities in Wa State earlier this month announced a change in mining tax policy effective from 7th February 2024, with all producers now required to pay a universal 30% tax-in-kind on tin concentrate exports. The autonomous northeastern state of Myanmar suspended...
Growing concern over Indonesian output amid licensing delays
Uncertainty continues around Indonesian tin production and exports amid amplified seasonal licensing delays, while a presidential election and police investigations into corruption allegations add complexity. Indonesia's tin industry has recently come under increased...
Tin-based device could enable quantum internet
A new device that uses tin atoms embedded in diamond could pave the way for the development of a quantum internet, according to researchers from MIT and the University of Cambridge. The device, reported in Nature Photonics, consists of a microchiplet made of diamond...
Alphamin sets record annual production at Bisie mine in 2023 as Mpama South nears production
Bisie Mine operator Alphamin Resources Corp. (AFM: TSXV, APH; JSE: AltX) has announced record annual tin production of 12,568 t, up 1% from 12,493 t in 2022, representing 4.5% of global mine production in 2023. Tin-in-concentrate production in the fourth quarter of...
Manono sees first concentrate production amid progress across several local projects
Canadian tin-lithium-tantalum explorer Tantalex Lithium Resources (CSE: TTX; OTC: TTLXF) has announced the TiTan alluvial plant has entered production of tin and tantalum concentrates at Manono, DR Congo. This news comes as progress is reported at other local...
Cornish Metals discovers new tin mineralisation near South Crofty at Carn Brea
South Crofty developer Cornish Metals (AIM/TSX-V: CUSN) has reported results from the first six drill holes of the company’s ongoing Carn Brea drill programme, which identify new mineralised structures beneath the historically mined Great Flat Lode. All six drill...
Metals X reports increase in Renison annual production and new off-take agreement with Yunnan Tin
Renison joint-operator Metals X Ltd (ASX: MLX) has reported a quarterly and annual increase in tin production from the historic Tasmanian mine and a new off-take agreement with joint venture partner Yunnan Tin Group. Contained tin production from Rension was 2,714 in...
Cornish Metals advances towards PEA and Feasibility Study completion in 2024
Mineral explorer and developer Cornish Metals Inc (AIM/TSX-V: CUSN) has provided an update on the advancements at the South Crofty project and a look ahead to the company’s objectives in 2024. In September 2023, the company announced the completion of an updated...