Congo Releases New Plan to Cease Conflict Mineral Trade
Reuters reported the Democratic Republic of Congo is implementing a new plan to control the trade of tin ore and other conflict minerals.
Archive for February, 2012
Alphamin Will Begin Drilling Bisie Tin Project in DRC
Alphamin Resources Corp. (TSXV:AFM) announced it will begin diamond drilling in the second quarter of 2012 at its Bisie tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Australian Miner Expected to Begin Mining Tin in Egypt
Mining Weekly reported Gippsland (ASX:GIP) has started mining at its Abu Dabbab alluvial tin project in Egypt.
Commodities Overview: Base Metals Mostly Up, Tin Down
IBTimes reported base metals on the London Metal Exchange ended the day mostly higher except tin which fell.
Gippsland Reports Abu Dabbab Alluvial Tin Project Updates
Gippsland Limited(ASX:GIP) announced an update on its Abu Dabbab alluvial tin project. Mining has commenced at the project and treatment is on target to commence in March 2012.
Indonesia Stocks: PT Timah Falls
Bloomberg reported Indonesian stocks saw unusual trading on the Jakarta Composite index on Friday.
Indonesia Tin Exports Expected to Drop 11% on Heavy Rains
Bloomberg reported tin exports from Indonesia are expected to drop by 10% in the next quarter because of heavy rains.
Indonesia Stock Movers: PT Timah Gains, Tin Rises
Bloomberg reported Indonesian stocks saw unusual trading on the Jakarta Composite Index as it slid 0.4 percent.
Yunan Tin Expects Costs to Rise on New China Tin Ore Tax
Reuters reported Yunnan Tin Co Ltd (SHE:000960,HKG:0263) said it expects costs to rise about $7.9 million after China raised its tin ore taxes.
Tin Rises on Greek Bailout
Reuters reported base metals including tin were mostly up on the Greek bailout reached on Tuesday.
