China ore and metal imports both up in December
China customs data released yesterday shows a rise in tin ore, concentrate and metal imports last month. The gross weight of ore and concentrate imports in December was 46,538 tonnes (estimated 5,400t contained tin), up by 5% compared to December 2015, while tin metal...Rainy season hits Myanmar ore exports
Customs figures released earlier today show that the gross weight of China’s tin ore and concentrate imports in September totalled 17,802 tonnes (estimated at 2,100t contained tin), up 75% year-on-year but equal to less than half of the August total. 98% of...Four China smelters stay closed into September
While most tin smelters in Yunnan, Guangxi and Jiangxi provinces have re-opened recently, four plants which account for 18% of national production will remain idle for up to 40 days. Two new plant closures are reported in provinces other than those affected by the...China’s tin smelters cut production for environmental inspections
Most tin smelters in the Yunnan, Guangxi and Jiangxi provinces of China have suspended or scaled back refined tin production following special environmental inspections by the Chinese government that began on July 19. Environmental inspection teams were sent to eight...Myanmar tin exports fall slightly in June
Latest China customs data released yesterday shows imports of tin ore and concentrates at 39,044 tonnes (gross weight) in June, of which 38,936 tonnes originated in Myanmar. The June total was down 4% on the previous month’s figure, but up by 58% compared to...EU and US challenge China export duties on tin and other materials
The EU this week launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to China’s export duties on tin and other raw materials, following a very similar move by the USA last week. The US trade enforcement action against China sought the elimination of...China Tin halts production for one month
China Tin Group has started a maintenance shutdown of its Ausmelt furnace from 15 July to 15 August. The smelter is located in Laibin City, Guangxi province. There will be no refined tin production during the maintenance. The Ausmelt furnace was put into operation in...China’s ore imports strong but steady in May
Latest China customs data released yesterday shows imports of tin ore and concentrates at 40,575 tonnes gross weight in May, or an estimated 4,800 t contained tin. The May total was down 13% on the previous month’s figure, but up by 87% compared to May 2015. In...Myanmar tin ore trade still booming
Latest China customs data released yesterday shows imports of tin ore and concentrates at 46,197 tonnes gross weight in April, or an estimated 5,500 tonnes contained tin. The April total was similar to the previous month’s figure, but up by 40% compared to April...
