ITA Study – Strong tin recovery stalls on macro
The eighteenth annual survey of tin users carried out by the International Tin Association (ITA) estimated that refined tin use in 2021 increased 7.6% to 389,500 tonnes with a strong recovery to pre-trade war highs. However, estimates showed expected 2022 growth...
ITA appoints new CEO to deliver a future vision for the tin industry
The International Tin Association (ITA) has announced the appointment of Helen Prins as new CEO effective March 1st 2022. Helen will replace David Bishop who is retiring after more than 20 years of leadership at the forefront of the tin industry. Helen joins ITA from...
ITA Study – Tin surfed the pandemic wave
LME recognises ITA Tin Code standard to demonstrate responsibly sourced tin
The International Tin Association (ITA) is pleased to announce that the Tin Code Standard 7.3 has been conditionally approved by the London Metal Exchange (LME) for use by brands under ‘alignment-assessed standard Track A’ of the LME Responsible Sourcing Rules. The...
The International Tin Association (ITA) welcomes White Solder
Global tin industry association ITA is pleased to announce that Brazilian tin producer White Solder has joined its membership. Representing the world’s major tin producers, ITA is the world authority on tin and at the forefront of responsible sourcing standards...
Pandemic not all bad news for tin
The sixteenth annual survey carried out by the International Tin Association (ITA) estimated a tin use contraction of -5.4% in 2019 with a further decline of -5.9% forecast for 2020. However, it was not all bad news for tin as some sectors actually benefitted from the...
ITA and RMI Demonstrate Assurance Leadership in Tin Due Diligence
HERTFORDSHIRE (UK), ALEXANDRIA (USA), Nov. 13, 2019 - The International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), an initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance, have jointly developed and published new “Assessment Criteria for Tin...
Tin users see weaker markets
ITA joins the International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreement for the Metals Sector
ITA is pleased to announce its support for the multi-stakeholder partnership on responsible metals supply chains, the International Responsible Business Conduct Agreement for the Metals Sector (IRBC Metals Agreement). The Agreement is the result of two years of...