Minerals commodity

Tin Ore (Cassiterite)

DRC (eastern provinces), Rwanda (top-2 African tin exporter), Burundi, Uganda

At a glance

Family
Tin & 3T Minerals
Sector
Minerals
HS code
2609.00
Forms
2

Traded forms

Ore & Concentrates
Cassiterite ore and concentrates
Unwrought Tin (smelted)HS 8001.10
Refined tin ingots — Rwanda has a tin smelter

Grading standards

  • LME Special Contract Rules — Base Metals

    London Metal Exchange · Current · LME SCR

Source Tin Ore (Cassiterite)

Verified tin ore (cassiterite), inspected and contract-ready.

Frequently asked

What is Tin Ore (Cassiterite)?
DRC (eastern provinces), Rwanda (top-2 African tin exporter), Burundi, Uganda
Which forms is Tin Ore (Cassiterite) traded in?
Tin Ore (Cassiterite) is traded as: Ore & Concentrates, Unwrought Tin (smelted).
Which standards apply to Tin Ore (Cassiterite)?
Applicable grading standards include: LME Special Contract Rules — Base Metals.