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FDLR makes millions of dollars from tin mines

Leia — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:59:12 +0000

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

Low prices and creeping demand

Geetha — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:15:16 +0000

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.

Indonesia: Reduced Tin Production

Reporter — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:29:06 +0000

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.

Malaysia’s tin mines: Transforming wastelands into wonders

Leia — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:24:10 +0000

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