Vinto output falls in 2017

Jan 16, 2018

The Bolivian state-owned smelter, Empresa Metalúrgica Vinto, has revealed that refined tin production fell by 3.1% year-on-year to 12,637 tonnes in 2017, although revenues increased by 11% to some US$ 255 million, according to local sources. We believe that the small...

Deal close on Glencore Bolivian mines

May 16, 2012

The Bolivian state mining holding company, Comibol, is close to finalising new joint venture agreements for several mines operated by Glencore International subsidiary Sinchi Wayra, including the Colquiri zinc-tin mine. “By May 17 or 18 we could be ready to sign...

Glencore reports robust trading, jump in tin production

May 9, 2012

Glencore International PLC reported that its marketing operations “continued to trade robustly” in the first quarter of 2012 and that it was making encouraging progress in a range of mine production expansion projects. Among its metals operations, tin...

Glencore reports solid markets, rising metals production

Nov 24, 2011

Commodities giant Glencore International said output across most of its commodity products rose in the third quarter and its marketing activity “remains solid” despite uncertainty in the financial markets, Dow Jones reported. Marketing and trading...