This month we discuss tin, the indispensable “glue” that connects virtually every printed circuit board. This single role ties tin directly to electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centres, electric vehicles, solar power, 5G networks and advanced communications, it is the metal most impacted by the energy and digital transitions. Industry forecasts point to demand growth of around 2.0-2.5% per annum through the remainder of the decade against a constrained, supply base, supp ....
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Mining Sector Update - August 2026
- Published:
05 Aug 2026 -
Author:
Paul Smith | David Seers -
Pages:
9 -
This month we discuss tin, the indispensable “glue” that connects virtually every printed circuit board. This single role ties tin directly to electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centres, electric vehicles, solar power, 5G networks and advanced communications, it is the metal most impacted by the energy and digital transitions. Industry forecasts point to demand growth of around 2.0-2.5% per annum through the remainder of the decade against a constrained, supply base, supp ....