Yunnan Tin stops production
China’s top tin producer, Yunnan Tin has stopped production at its smelting facility. For full story, click here
Archive for January, 2009
Low prices and creeping demand
Normally, tin doesn’t get a lot of attention. The lowly, non glamorous tin is becoming increasingly important however, overtaking lead as the metal of choice in modern electronics soldering, especially after EU regulations requiring lead-free solders was implemented in 2006. In 2006, tin accounted for 50 per cent of solders; in 2007, that market share grew to 52 per cent.
Adex Mining Completes Mineralogy Study
Adex Mining Inc. announcef the completion of a mineralogy characterization test program for the recovery and extraction of tungsten, molybdenum, tin and indium at the Company’s Mount Pleasant Mine Property located in southwestern New Brunswick. For full story, click here
Yunnan Tin stops production
China’s top tin producer, Yunnan Tin has stopped production at its smelting facility. For full story, click here
KLTM price fell by US$900 to US$10,000 per tonne
The KLTM price fell by US$900 to US$10,000 per tonne from RM10,900, while LME tin dropped by US$855 to US$9,855. For full story, click here
LME influences Malaysia market
The LME usually influences the direction of the local market in Malaysia. For full story, click here
Tin market would take cue from LME
The local tin market would also take the cue from the movements on the London Metal Exchange (LME). For full story, click here
