The FDLR makes millions of dollars every year from gold and tin mines as well as charcoal and marijuana production and taxation, according to numerous reports including one published in December by UN investigators. For full story, click here
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The world’s leading tin miner, PT Timah has announced it may restrict refined tin production in an attempt to counteract falling prices. PT Timah’s production curbs are representative of a growing trend in Indonesia. Tin smelters across the nation are halting production.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Kuala Lumpur, a former tin mining site for more than a century, is one of Malaysia’s testaments that it could turn wastelands to world class wonders. For full story, click here
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