June 17, 2024 Cornish Metals to sell Nickel King asset Cornish Metals will stay involved in the nickel-copper-cobalt property's potential success while concentrating on its South Crofty tin project.
June 14, 2024 Royal Cornwall Museum reveals first Bronze Age tin mining tools discovered in Europe Recent carbon dating research provides insight into the mining techniques of our ancestors.
June 13, 2024 Trader Gerald Group says it was hit by $49 million tin fraud The group made a provision of $37.3 million in its 2023 financial accounts after the deal to buy Brazilian tin went awry.
May 27, 2024 Column: Rising stocks strike a dissonant note in tin’s bull party Tin remains the strongest year-to-date base metals performer.
May 22, 2024 Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.
May 16, 2024 Tin prices may see further support from supply risks, rate cuts, analysts say BMI analysts increased their 2024 tin price forecast, but predicted prices could ease to around $26,000 to $32,000 a ton in the coming months.
May 16, 2024 EU launches trade investigation into Chinese tinplate steel The EU launched the investigation to assess whether imports into the bloc are sold at excessively low prices.
May 15, 2024 Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources.
May 1, 2024 Cornish Metals’ UK tin project worth over $200 million The economic assessment of Cornish' flagship South Crofty project outlines a promising financial profile, backing the asset's potential.
April 19, 2024 Indonesia’s March refined tin exports down 19.4%, trade ministry says Exports of mining products from Indonesia have been affected by delays in approvals of annual work plans for mining companies.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm