US tinplate producer closes after tariffs U-turn

A 115-year-old American tinplate producer has closed after a policy U-turn involving US regulators who promised import tariffs up to 300% and the International Trade Commission (ITC). One of the three US-based steelmakers, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., who own and operate...

Trading resumes in Indonesia

ITA understands that two of Indonesia's three largest smelters, including PT Timah, have now restarted exporting tin. Exports in February stood at 55 tonnes, representing a marginal increase from January, and a 98% decrease from February 2023. Trading on the Jakarta...

Latest News

International Tin Conference 2024

Registration is now open for the International Tin Conference in Penang, Malaysia, on the 14th-16th May 2024.

MARKET ANALYSIS

Providing expert tin market insight and data representing the industry as the main source of worldwide statistical and market analysis information.

TIN SUPPLY

Understanding developments in existing and potential future sources of tin supply including mine production, recycling and stock levels and new tin mine projects.

TIN USE

Tracking threats and opportunities to existing and future tin use by engaging with tin users and tin technologists at the leading edge of technology change

RESPONSIBLE TIN

Leading our members and industry stakeholders towards a safe, responsible and sustainable future with award-winning programmes and initiatives.

TIN2030: A Vision for Tin Report

A major new strategic report on ITA's Vision for Tin. This thought-leading initiative has been compiled in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders from across the sector. 

Read more

Tin Industry Review 2022

This 130-page report covers all aspects of the tin market, from global mine production to forecasts for refined tin consumption.

Read more