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Business Times - Malaysia
Nov 28
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The Kuala Lumpur Tin Market (KLTM) is expected to continue its uptrend next week on the back of good overseas demand, dealers said.
A dealer said the market was likely to see active overseas bidding, especially from the European traders.
"The...
Metal Bulletin
Nov 26
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Indonesia’s private tin consortium Bangka Belitung Timah Sejahtera (BBTS) stopped production last week for the rainy season, and may not resume again until next May.
guardian.co.uk
Nov 25
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• City minister renews call for bonus restraint among bankers
• Goldman Sachs boss Lloyd Blankfein heavily criticised
The City minister, Lord Myners, below, delivered his clearest call yet for bonus restraint in the City today as he hit out...
Metal Bulletin
Nov 25
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Base metals consolidated early gains in Wednesday’s official session on the London Metal Exchange, with all but tin settling above their opening prices on thin business
Sydney Morning Herald
Nov 25
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CHAMPION jockey Damien Oliver will know on Monday if he can ride star sprinter Apache Cat in the Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on December 13.
Bloomberg
Nov 25
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A United Nations-backed drive by the
Democratic Republic of Congo’s army has failed to destroy a
Rwandan rebel group that earns millions of dollars from gold
smuggling, a panel of UN investigators said.
Bloomberg
Nov 23
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(Update1) Campbell Soup Co., the world’s
largest soupmaker, said first-quarter profit climbed 17 percent
on decreasing marketing and ingredient costs.
Business Times - Malaysia
Nov 23
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CPO FUTURES
CRUDE palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher yesterday supported by renewed interest in commodity markets coupled with continued concerns over the monsoon weather.
Dealers said the weaker US...
guardian.co.uk
Nov 20
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A reader questions a Tesco special offer whereby individual tins of sweetcorn worked out cheaper than the multipack
Michael Ransome took a cool, rational look at the Tesco tin of sweetcorn before doing anything reckless. It was 52p. Nearby was a...
The Economist
Nov 19
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Some dos and don'ts
GADLING'S recent post, "How to effectively complain about your trip via twitter", does pretty much what it says on the tin. Follow and hook your audience If you're flying on Virgin America...
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Tin is a metal which is mainly used as solder in the electronics industry, in plating applications, and as major ingredient in bronze. 2008 mine production was about 333,000 tonnes.[1] [2]
The chart at left shows continuos front-month futures prices for tin traded on the London Metal Exchange.
Metal Exchange
Tin is traded at the London Metal Exchange (LME).[3]
Tin Producers
72% of 2008 production was mined and smelted in China and Indonesia. The list of smelters can be found on Ausmelts Webpage.[4]
Key Trends and Forces
Global Economic Downturn
Tin prices are under pressure after demand declined in the current downturn. Tin prices peaked above 25,000 USD per tonne in May 2008 and were below 11,000 USD per tonne in February 2009.
Elimination Of Lead
Solders are affected by requirements to eliminate lead.[5]
References
- ↑ How the tin producers are faring, February 2009
- ↑ USGS Mineral Commodities Summaries - Tin 2009
- ↑ London Metal Exchange (LME) London Metal Exchange - Standard Tin Hub Page
- ↑ Ausmelt Tin Technology
- ↑ SolderTec Global Webpage
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