Tin Top Stories

Buying conflict-free tin and coltan out of Congo just got harder

The Responsible Minerals Initiative said this week that its auditing process won’t recognize the findings of the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative without companies doing extra due diligence on the source of their minerals.

Bloomberg News | November 4, 2022 | 1:15 pm

Responsible Minerals Initiative cuts ITSCI from approved traceability list

ITSCI is a private sector scheme monitoring tin, tantalum and…

Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 2:42 pm

Explainer: What is Indonesia’s proposed tin export ban about?

Indonesia plans to ban the export of tin ingots to…

Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 7:54 am

Indonesia tells tin industry to be prepared for an export ban

Metals such as nickel have already seen an export ban.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 6:35 am

Congo violence rages despite conflict mineral law, US says

In total, 1,021 companies filed a conflict-mineral report to the…

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2022 | 9:29 am

Aldebaran soars to new high as it teams up with Rio Tinto venture on Altar project

Nuton, Rio Tinto's leaching technology venture, can earn 20% of the project by making staged payments totalling $250 million.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2024 | 9:57 am

Codelco touts October as best production month this year

"We were able to exceed our monthly production target and also that of the same month in 2023," said chairman Pacheco.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 8:00 am

Rio Tinto exec asks Trump Administration to speed up permitting

Rio Tinto CCO Bold Baatar has called on Trump to overhaul approvals processing for its Resolution copper mine in Arizona.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:43 am

American Pacific drills hit high-grade copper-zinc at Palmer as it preps for resource update

Highlight hole cut 18 metres at 1.5% copper and 5.4% zinc (4.4% copper equivalent) from 203.6 metres depth.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 2:10 pm

Metals sell off after Trump win while oil recoups some losses

Metals bore the brunt of global commodity price losses after a US election win by Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 12:27 pm

Copper price sees biggest drop since May as Trump win boosts dollar

Traders are also bracing for a potential knock to demand if Trump follows through with pledges to deepen the US-China trade war.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 9:47 am

Rio Tinto to trial Chinese battery swapping technology at Oyu Tolgoi

Battery swapping allows an electric vehicle to quickly exchange a discharged battery pack for a fully charged one, instead of recharging the vehicle at a static charging station.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 9:41 am

Ero Copper cuts guidance, shares tumble

Ero also announced several leadership changes, following the retirement of co-founder Noel Dunn.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 9:14 am

Codelco partners with Toyota and Mitsui to explore decarbonization of mining fleet

The initiative aims to generate synergies between Toyota's expertise in zero- and low-emission vehicles, Mitsui's experience in strategic alliances, and Codelco's track record in the management of world-class mining operations.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 8:24 am

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