Renison production starts to revive

Aug 8, 2012

The Renison mine in Tasmania reported a significant improvement in operating performance in the quarter ending 30 June, with tin-in-concentrate production rising 19% from the previous quarter to 1,395 tonnes. Ore processed at the Renison mill increased by 14% with an...

Metals X diversifies as Renison tin production set to expand

May 15, 2012

Metals X, which has a 50% stake in the Renison tin mine, is planning to diversify its portfolio by merging with Westgold Resources. Renison is Australia’s only significant tin mine, and is poised to expand production to 7,000 – 8,000 tpy of tin-in-concentrate....

Renison grades fall, costs rise

Feb 1, 2012

Metals X reported a further fall in production from its joint-venture Renison tin operations in Tasmania in the December quarter, with a decline in ore grades pushing up operating costs per tonne of contained tin. Tin-in-concentrate production in the three months was...

Renison produces more ore, less tin

Nov 15, 2011

The Renison joint venture operation between Metals X and Yunnan Tin Group and other Chinese investors reported record ore throughput but reduced contained tin production in the September quarter. The Renison mine produced nearly 131,000 tonnes of ore in the three...