What do these tin shortages mean? News of severe tin production disruption at Malaysia Smelting Corporation (MSC) that could last beyond the end of 2021 has helped reignite the tin price rally and tighten nearby LME spreads. While there is a lack of clarity on the potential impact on output, the news comes as yet […]
May 5, 2021
Will tin bounce back or continue to drop? The LME 3-Month tin price gained up to 35% in early 2021 amid unprecedented global physical supply tightness. Nearby spreads hit extreme backwardations amid low global inventories. However, prices eased sharply in recent days amid aggressive selling; Investors fear an easing of metal shortages in the coming […]
March 2, 2021