Tin - A Global Market Review

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.MARKET DYNAMICS
Snapshots
Current Scenario and Outlook
Production Scenario
Pricing
Major Trends
Altered Landscape of Tin Mining
Landmark Decisions that Changed the Landscape
The Aftermath
Lead-Free Solders and Electronics Industry Spur Market Expansion
Chemicals Sector Exhibits Robust Increase
Potential Growth Areas
Lead Substitute
Solder – The largest End-Use Application
Canned Food and Beverages
Substituting Lead in Ammunition
Wheel Weights
Others
3.PRODUCT FACTS
Tin
End Use Segments
Tinplate
Solders
Tin Chemicals
Alloys/Babbitt
Others
4.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Republic Gold Enters Into a Joint Venture with Staldor Mining
Western Metals Divests Zeehan Tin Stake
Kangaroo Metals to Take Over Alluvial Tin Mines
Malaysia Smelting to Commence Tin Manufacturing Facility in Indonesia
Fenix to Commence a New Facility for Production of Tin in Poland
Guangnan and POSCO Joint Venture Commences Production for Tinplate
Singapore’s Tin Commences Operation of a Tin Smelter in Bangka-Belitung
Syrymbet Mining to Commence a New Tin Producing Facility in Kazakhstan
Tinplate Company of India Commences New Electrolytic Tinning Line
RMA Energy Enters into an Agreement with Bounty and its Chinese Group
Cobar Europe Obtains License for Global Distribution of Solder Pastes
Severstal Acquires Esmark
Severstal Acquires Sparrows Point Steel Mill
Goldschmidt Industrial Chemical Corporation Changes its Name to Reaxis
Nippon Mining to Set up a Secondary Tin Plant
Perstima to Upgrade Tinplate Facility in Vietnam
YTC and Baosteel Ink Supply Deal
Novosibirsk Divest Stake in Sakhaolovo Mine Property
Allied Energy Inks MOU for Starfield Mine Property Take over
Tommy Winata Takes Over Stake in Koba Tin
Yunnan Tin to Develop Mineral Properties in Indonesia
Malaysia Smelting Enters into a Joint Venture in Guangxi Zhuang
Cluff Resources Takes Over Former Tin Mines
YTC Enters into an Agreement with Goldminco
Noah Resources and Monaro Mining Enter into an Agreement
ALUMINUM Corp. Acquires Liuzhou China Tin Group’s Nonferrous Metals Unit
Ball Corp to Divest its Custom / Decorative Tinplate Can Business
Yunnan Tin Acquires 67% Interest in Gejiu Zili
Bluestone Tin Completes Acquisition of Metals Exploration
Zhongyue Posco Joint Venture Starts Production
Siam Tinplate to Expand Capacity
Nippon to Construct Base and Precious Metals Recycling Facility
Yunnan Tin to Invest in Joint Ventures
Lara Exploration Takes Over Tin Exploration Properties
Metmar Invests in Kivu Resources
Stonehenge to Undertake Tin Production in Tasmania
5.MAJOR PLAYERS
ArcelorMittal USA Inc (US)
Liuzhou China Tin Group Co. Ltd (China)
Malaysia Smelting Corporation (Malaysia)
Mamore Mineracao e Metalurgia SA (Brazil)
Minsur SA (Peru)
Novosibirsk Integrated Tin Works (Russia)
PT Koba Tin (Indonesia)
PT Tambang Timah (Indonesia)
Rasselstein GmbH (Germany)
Thailand Smelting and Refining Company Ltd (Thailand)
The Tinplate Company of India Ltd (India)
Yunnan Tin Company Limited (China)
Yunnan Chengfeng Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd (China)
6.MARKET ANALYTICS
7.THE UNITED STATES
Trends
Recycling: The Buzzword
Tin Manufacturers Woo Soft Drink Giants
US Tinplate Market
Snapshots
Imports and Exports Scenario
8.CANADA
Trade Statistics
9.JAPAN
Highlights
10.EUROPE
a.France
b.Germany
c.The United Kingdom
d.Italy
e.Rest of Europe
11.ASIA-PACIFIC
China
Highlights
Increase in Chinese demand for Tin
Exports and Imports
India
Tinplate Market
Indonesia
Highlights
Malaysia
Tin Market Highlights
Thailand
Highlights
12.LATIN AMERICA
Brazil
Overview
Highlights
13.REST OF WORLD
Table 1: Global Consumption of Refined Tin by End-Use Segment –
Table 2: Breakdown of Global Mine Production of Tin by Country – 2007 (In '000 Metric Tons)
Table 3: Breakdown of Global Tin Reserves and Reserve Base by Country – 2007 (In '000 Metric Tons)
Table 4: Breakdown of Global Tin Smelter Production by Country – 2006 (In Metric Tons)
Table 5: Breakdown of Global Refined Tin Production by Country - 2007 (In '000 Tons)
Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Refined Tin Production by Country – 2007 (in terms of volume)
Table 7: Leading Players in the Global Refined Tin Market by Production - 2007 (In '000 Tons)
Table 8: Average Tin Prices in Select Markets - 2007 (In Cents per Pound)
Table 9: Global Refined Tin Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global Refined Tin Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 11: Global Market for Refined Tin in Tinplate Applications by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global Market for Refined Tin in Tinplate Application by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 13: Global Market for Refined Tin in Solder Applications by Region for the period 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Global Market for Refined Tin in Solder Applications by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 15: Global Market for Refined Tin in Tin Chemical Applications by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Global Market for Refined Tin in Tin Chemical Applications by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 17: Global Market for Refined Tin in Alloys/Babbitt Applications by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Global Market for Refined Tin in Alloys/Babbitt Applications by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 19: Global Market for Refined Tin in Other End-Use Applications by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 20: Percentage Breakdown of Global Market for Refined Tin in Other End-Use Applications by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 21: Percentage Breakdown of US Primary Tin Demand from Industrial Sector –
Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of US Tin Production by Secondary (Old and New Scrap) –
Table 23: Breakdown of US Exports of Tin & Tin Articles by Destination Countries - 2007 (In US$ Million)
Table 24: Breakdown of US Ores & Concentrates Exports by Destination Countries– 2007 (In '000 US$)
Table 25: Breakdown of US Tins and Tin Articles Imports by Countries of Origin – 2007 (In US$ Million)
Table 26: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 27: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in the US for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Canadian Tin and Tin Articles Imports by Countries of Origin –
Table 29: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 30: Percentage Beakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Canada for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 31: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Japan for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 33: Refined Tin Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 35: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 37: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in France for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 39: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Germany for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 41: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in the UK for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 43: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Italy for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 45: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 46: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Rest of Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 47: Chinese Export and Import Statistics – 2006 (in US$ Million)
Table 48: Indonesian Tin Concentrate Production by Select Manufacturers – 2006 (In '000 Tons)
Table 49: Indonesian Tin Metal Production by Select Manufacturers – 2006 (In '000 Tons)
Table 50: Refined Tin Market by Region in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 51: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by Region in Asia-Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 52: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 53: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Asia-Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 54: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 55: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Latin America for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 56: Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in Metric Tons)
Table 57: Percentage Breakdown of Refined Tin Market by End-Use Segment in Rest of World for the Years 2008 & 2009
Companies Profiled