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Indonesian Tin Smelters Halt Output Amid Bear-Market Rout Bloomberg "As many as 14 tin smelters in Indonesia halted production after prices fell into a bear market, while others scaled back operations.... The global tin market faces a third deficit this year, according to a July 12 report from Barclays Plc, which projects a shortage of 7,000 tons.

The price may rally toward year-end as demand improves, Barclays said.

The impact on the price will depend on the volume removed and how long production has been closed." An informative article concerning the impact the economic difficulties have on tin production in Indonesia. Bloombergs article is available in full via our website >> click here. Newly available is the ITRIs "Tin in the News" issue for the 8th of August, also available on our website >> click here. Regards, Consolidated Tin Mines Limited 395 Lake St, CAIRNS NORTH Q 4870 Web: www.csdtin.com.au Email: Phone: (07) 4032 3319 Fax: (07) 4027 9429 If you no longer wish to receive announcements please reply to this email requesting to be removed from the mailing list