Tin Rises to 6-Month High

2025-09-30 08:44 By Andre Joaquim 1 min. read

Tin futures rose to $35,500 per tonne at the turn of the quarter, the highest in nearly six months amid mounting supply concerns.

Despite the gradual rollout of mining quotas following the prolonged suspension in top producer Myanmar, the latest data has not reflected higher output.

The key Man Maw mine remained halted since being closed for a resource audit, limiting hopes that authorities were eager to restart production.

This was consistent with bottlenecks linked to the region's rainy season, magnified by the destruction of infrastructure following the country's aggressive earthquake.

The main alternatives were also pressured after Indonesian President Subianto ordered the closure of 1,000 illegal tin mines in Sumatra, lowering the output from the world's second largest supplier.

On the demand front, broad coating usage was seen rising as the broader RatingDog PMI in China reflected a sharp expansion for activity in the world's largest manufacturing sector.



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