New water-based tin batteries show promise
A new water-based tin battery technology is emerging as a simple but effective approach to storing energy. Technically known as ’aqueous tin batteries (ATB)’ these use a tin-based anode and a water-based electrolyte. The technology may have potential as a sustainable...
First Tin uncovers further critical minerals at German assets
UK-based junior miner First Tin (LSE: 1SN) has confirmed the widespread presence of gallium and indium, among other critical raw materials, over its Auersberg and Gottesberg licences in Germany. The company compiled sampling results from exploration conducted during...
Tin technologies: Discover how tin is making the future
Tin may be an indispensable material in a wide range of emerging technologies. From energy storage solutions to renewable energy generation, R&D labs are exploring a critical role for the metal that will shape our future. In the energy sector, tin is set to boost...
Xingye to acquire Atlantic Tin
Achmmach mine developer Atlantic Tin has recommended its shareholders accept a takeover bid from China’s Xingye Silver & Tin Company (SZ: 000426). The Chinese company, which operates a major tin mine in Inner Mongolia, China, have offered A$0.24 per share,...
Wa renews push for mining restart at Man Maw
Authorities in the autonomous Wa region of Myanmar held a meeting with former Man Maw mine operators on Wednesday morning to clarify the process for companies to resume mining at the world’s largest tin mine. On 23 April, the Wa State Industrial and Mineral Management...
Alphamin revises production guidance to 17,500 tonnes
Alphamin Resources (TSXV: AFM; JSE AltX: APH) has revised down its guidance for production at its Bisie tin mine in eastern DR Congo on production losses in Q1 due to the security-related interruption. Production at Bisie was down 18% quarter-on-quarter at 4,270...
Renison production remains solid despite operational challenges
Renison mine co-owner Metals X (ASX: MLX) has announced Q1 production in line with expectations despite a bushfire-related suspension and power supply interruption in February. Australia’s only major tin mine produced 2,432 tonnes of tin-in-concentrate in the quarter...
Stellar wins licence adjacent to Renison
An application lodged by Australian tin explorer Stellar Resources (ASX: SRZ) for an exploration licence adjoining the prolific Renison mine has been accepted. The company, which is developing the nearby Heemskirk project in Tasmania, has secured the highly...
Unlocking tin through e-waste recycling
Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing waste stream globally, with 62 billion kilograms generated in 2022 according to the Global E-Waste Monitor. Among the many valuable metals found in e-waste, tin plays a particularly crucial role. Tin is primarily used...