Tin Top Stories

Tajikistan or Britain? Origin of famous Bronze Age tin ingots sparks controversy

A new study refutes previous findings that assigned the tin from the Uliburun shipwreck to the Mushiston deposit in Tajikistan.

Staff Writer | September 29, 2023 | 6:06 am

Column: High tin stocks reflect weak consumer electronics sector

LME stocks of tin have grown steadily over the summer…

Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 8:11 am

Several top traders leave Gerald Group in shakeup at metals firm

Gerald was hit by a loss in its tin book…

Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 2:46 pm

Cornish Metals updates South Crofty tin resources, targets feasibility by end of 2024

The new MRE showed a 39.0% increase in tonnes and…

Staff Writer | September 14, 2023 | 9:33 am

Minsur rolls out tin tracing to prove metal is conflict-free

Minsur plans to track about 29,000 metric tons of tin…

Bloomberg News | September 12, 2023 | 10:10 am

China’s copper stockpiles shrink again in hint at demand upturn

Copper has been pulled in different directions by competing forces for much of this year.

Bloomberg News | June 28, 2024 | 8:01 am

Biden administration blocks Ambler road in Alaska

The road would provide access to untouched deposits of copper, zinc, lead, silver, and gold in northwestern Alaska.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2024 | 7:46 am

Trump re-election may lead to commodity market fragmentation: HSBC

Commodity markets, already contending with high prices driven by structural supply constraints, also face uncertainties from increased geopolitical tensions.

Reuters | June 28, 2024 | 3:45 am

Seabridge reports first resource for Bronson Slope deposit in British Columbia

The deposit is part of the company’s Iskut porphyry project in BC's Golden Triangle.

Marilyn Scales - Canadian Mining Journal | June 27, 2024 | 10:56 am

Lundin weighs sale of zinc mines in Sweden and Portugal

The Vancouver-based miner is gauging interest in its Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden and Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal.

Bloomberg News | June 27, 2024 | 10:47 am

Freeport Indonesia launches $3.7bn Gresik copper smelter to meet renewables demand

The smelter's total input capacity is 1.7 million metric tons of copper concentrate.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 10:04 am

Chile’s copper miners will need more energy, water to keep up production, Cochilco says

Miners will increasingly get their energy from renewable sources, which are set to make up nearly 80% of the energy supply by 2026.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 9:16 am

Uzbek copper producer will spend $15 billion to more than double output

AGMK's plans include boosting both mining and ore processing facilities and the construction of a new smelter.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:57 am

China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf

The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:43 am

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