The largest tin producer in Indonesia, which is the world’s top exporter, is cutting output by as much as 50 per cent. PT Timah will produce 1,500 metric tons to 2,000 tons of refined tin a month starting in April, below this year’s target of 2,000 tons to 3,000 tons.
In a report for Bloomberg, Yoga Rusmana and Dwi Sadmoko write that tin is “used in everything from cans to smartphones”, but PT Timah is seeking to stem the decline in price of the metal by restricting output while the Indonesian government tightens export and trading rules to limit shipments.
As producers cut back, the price of tin is expected to rise, which is good news for developers and explorers such as Stellar Resources. With further disruptions and restrictions to the Indonesian tin market, developers and explorers in stable countries such as Australia could receive more good news as buyers hunt for long-term stable supplies of tin.
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