What do the new Indonesian regulations mean for tin prices?

Indonesia, the world’s top exporter of tin, has introduced new regulations on the production and shipping of the solder metal. On their own, the new controls are unlikely to boost prices, but they could be a contributory factor leading to a tighter market later in the year.

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