September 18, 2019

Steel and base metals express divergent views on China — opinion

Industrial metals have fallen into two very distinct camps over the course of 2019.

September 15, 2019

Scientists uncover the origin of Bronze Age tin

There were no tin deposits where ancient tin ingots where found.

September 13, 2019

Malaysia Smelting Corp’s tin output to remain firm despite global cuts

The world's third-largest refined tin producer does not expect its output to fall this year.

September 5, 2019

Tin prices jump as China, Indonesia smelters flag output cuts

The world's top two producers will reduce production by around 30,000 tonnes this year.

August 22, 2019

Thiefs are stealing church bells in France, but likely not for the metal

The demand for metals and collectors seeking antiques are making the thousands of churches dotting villages and towns across France easy targets for thieves.

August 20, 2019

Tiny tin market sounds a recessionary warning note

The tiny tin market seems to be already trading as if recession were a reality.

July 30, 2019

Burundi’s mineral exports overtake tea, coffee in hard currency earnings

Burundi's mining sector was thrust into prominence last month when the US said it was one of those it was considering to diversify its sources of rare earths.

July 25, 2019

Indonesia’s Timah set to double refined tin output

Indonesia's largest tin miner estimates output to reach around 70,000 tonnes this year.

July 11, 2019

Shrinking demand to eclipse supply issues in tin market

Tin prices on the London Metal Exchange at around $18,000 a tonne are down 15% since hitting one-year highs at $21,800 a tonne in February.

July 2, 2019

Tin slumps most in seven years on spike in Chinese selling

The metal, which is mostly used in soldering, dropped 6.3% to settle at $17,700 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange.