Tin
Companies
Key Companies in the Tin Value Chain
The Tin industry encompasses at least 5 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 310,000 tonnes and prices around 46,600-49,100 $/tonne, the Tin market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
310,000
tonnes
Market Price
46,600-49,100
$/tonne
Top Producer
China
30% share
Companies Tracked
5
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Tin supply chain:
Yunnan Tin Group
Worlds largest tin company; operates multiple mines in Yunnan province and the Alphamin Bisie mine partnership in DRC
PT Timah
Indonesian state-owned tin miner; one of the worlds largest tin producers from onshore and offshore operations on Bangka and Belitung islands
Malaysia Smelting Corporation (MSC)
Major tin smelter processing concentrates from multiple sources; operates the largest tin smelter in Southeast Asia
Alphamin Resources
Operates the Bisie mine in North Kivu, DRC, one of the worlds highest-grade tin deposits at ~4% Sn
Minsur
Operates the San Rafael mine in Peru, one of the most productive tin mines globally; also operates tin smelter at Pisco
Active Operations and Development Projects
These are the key Tin operations and development-stage projects associated with the companies above:
Bisie Mine
Alphamin Resources
One of the worlds highest-grade tin mines at ~4% Sn; expanding Phase 3 development underway
Renison Mine
Metals X
Australias largest tin mine and one of the largest hard rock tin operations globally
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Tin across the solder for electronics and tinplate for food packaging sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 30% concentration in China.
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