Tin Ends Down on Indonesian Export Ban
Reuters Africa reported tin and other base metals dropped on Friday on Indonesia's announcement it will ban the trade of raw metals in 2014.
Reuters Africa reported tin and other base metals dropped on Friday on Indonesia's announcement it will ban the trade of raw metals in 2014.
Reuters reported Indonesia's Energy Ministry announced on Friday it plans to ban the export of raw materials like tin in 2014.
Bloomberg reported Indonesia saw a 64% plunge in tin exports this quarter as rain and wind prevented mines from operation.
Bloomberg reported some Indonesian companies' stocks saw unusual trading on Wednesday on the Jakarta Composite index.
Bloomberg reported stocks in Indonesia saw unusual trading on Monday.
Bloomberg reported Indonesia's exchange started trading physical contract tin on Wednesday after two delays.
Bloomberg reported some Indonesian companies saw unusual trading on the Jakarta Composite index on Friday.
Reuters reported rain in Indonesia has caused tin production to fall in the past few months.
Reuters reported as tin prices continue to fall smelters in Indonesia cut production and profits moving on to new businesses.
While the price of tin has made a modest gain since the start of the year, global economic cues may limit the gains in the short term. Indonesia has lifted the export ban increasing supply, while demand is still weak.
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