Tin
Projects
Major Tin Projects Worldwide
The development pipeline for Tin projects spans exploration through production across multiple jurisdictions. We track 2 key projects that will shape the future supply landscape for this base metal.
Current Production
310,000
tonnes
Top Producer
China
30% share
Projects Tracked
2
Reserves
5.5 million tonnes
Tin Project Pipeline
The following projects represent the most significant Tin operations and development-stage assets worldwide:
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
Government Support and Strategic Initiatives
Recognizing the strategic importance of Tin, governments in major consuming nations have launched programs to support project development. These include direct financing, loan guarantees, streamlined permitting, and bilateral resource partnerships. As a USGS-listed critical mineral, Tin projects are eligible for various U.S. government support mechanisms including the Defense Production Act Title III program. EU Critical Raw Materials Act provisions enable fast-track permitting and financing support for Tin projects within the EU and partner nations.
Key Industry Developments
Recent developments affecting the Tin project landscape:
Tin prices surged from $20,000 to $50,000/tonne driven by semiconductor shortage boosting solder demand and Indonesian supply disruptions
Myanmar military operations disrupted artisanal tin mining in Wa State, tightening concentrate supply to Chinese smelters
Myanmar United Wa State Army suspended tin mining for environmental review, removing ~10% of global supply and supporting prices
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