Oldest US metals manufacturer turns to Africa's mineral powerhouse for 3,600 tonnes of tin annually as it rebuilds domestic smelting industry after 37-year gap
The oldest continuously operated metals manufacturer in the United States is turning to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of Africa’s leading mineral producers, for up to 3,600 tonnes of tin annually as Washington moves to rebuild domestic smelting capacity after a 37-year gap.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
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Processing and multi-gravity separation (MGS) facilities at the Bisie Tin Mine, including the Mpama South expansion project, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. (Image: Alphamin Resources Corp. (2024).
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- 30 words · 1 min read
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- November 11, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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- Business Insider