Industry leaders sign MoU on responsible tin sourcing
The International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), on behalf of its Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation across the entire tin value chain and further...
read moreTin in lithium-ion batteries could represent significant new use
The International Tin Association has released a new report comprehensively detailing its latest research on potential new market opportunities for tin in lithium-ion batteries. It is concluded that if tin does gain market share, lithium-ion batteries could grow to...
read moreResponsible tin pioneer named in Top 100 Women in Mining
The Women in Mining organisation has recognised the pioneering work of Kay Nimmo at the International Tin Association in achieving practical solutions to the challenges of responsible minerals sourcing. Kay has worked tirelessly over the past decade to create and...
read moreTin producers start reporting to ITA Code of Conduct
Tin producers have started reporting against the industry Code of Conduct developed by the International Tin Association (ITA). These company reports highlight the activities of leading members of the tin industry which contribute to matters such as good governance,...
read moreITA Survey shows weaker tin use growth in 2018
The International Tin Association's fourteenth annual survey of tin users gathered data from tin users worldwide between June and August 2018, showing robust growth of 4% in 2017 but much weaker tin use growth forecasts in 2018. Tin use growth in China has stalled...
read moreITRI changes name to International Tin Association
ITRI will change its name to International Tin Association Ltd from 1st February 2018. This builds on our heritage as the former International Tin Research Institute but also recognises our evolution towards tin industry leadership with a more diverse range of...
read moreITRI Survey shows robust growth in tin use
ITRI's thirteenth annual survey of tin users gathered data from tin users worldwide between June and August 2017, showing robust growth of 3.3% in 2016. 136 companies took part; accounting for some 46% of estimated global refined tin use. ITRI also expects continued...
read moreITRI launches Responsible Tin Supply group
International tin industry organisation ITRI has launched a Responsible Tin Supply group aimed at achieving a credible, responsible and more coordinated supply chain for tin. The group will bring together stakeholders from all tiers of the supply chain including tin...
read moreLeading tin producers to report on Code of Conduct standards
ITRI and member companies have developed a new industry Code of Conduct specifically designed for global tin mining and smelting operations and addressing the growing expectations of tin users and consumers. Now we are pleased to announce that our members, as leaders...
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