June 9, 2021

Cornish Metals’ tin-copper project richer than anticipated

Updated estimate for the South Crofty project in Cornwall, England, shows a 10% increase in indicated resources and an almost 130% gain in inferred tin resources.

June 7, 2021

Indonesian tin miners target the ocean as reserves dwindle on land

Indonesia is the world's biggest exporter of tin used in everything from food packaging to electronics and now green technologies.

May 31, 2021

Snapshot: Eight Canadian companies exploring in South America

South America is home to rich deposits of gold, silver, copper, zinc and lithium.

May 31, 2021

Chinese factory data disappoints amid rising metal prices

Tin prices surge to a 10-year high as supply issues persist.

May 26, 2021

China tin smelters shut down amid Yunnan power shortage

Some smelters in China's tin heartland of Yunnan are having to stop operating because of restrictions on power consumption in the southwestern province.

May 26, 2021

Congo earthquake disrupts tin ore exports

An earthquake in Goma is delaying exports of tin ore from mineral-rich North Kivu province,

May 19, 2021

Home: Tin squeeze highlights critical minerals supply problems

Although designated a critical mineral by both the United States and China, tin has a habit of sliding between the gaps of the decarbonisation narrative.

May 5, 2021

Metals price rally could hamper switch to green energy — IEA

Prices for commodities — from lithium to cobalt — have hit record highs as demand for clean energy technologies increases.

May 3, 2021

Major tin producer MSC won’t resume pre-covid output for 9 months

MSC accounts for about 7% of global supplies estimated at around 330,000 tonnes last year.

May 1, 2021

Record metals prices catapult mining profits beyond big oil

The mining windfall is the latest sign of a boom in iron ore, copper and other metals that’s sending an inflationary wave through the global economy.