Tin's minimum price has been fixed at $50,000 per tonne since June 2026, supported by the artificial intelligence sector. Prices have more than doubled in three years without major supply concerns, according to RFI.
Since June 2026, the minimum price for one tonne of tin has been set at $50,000, a high level reflecting strong demand, notably linked to the artificial intelligence sector, reports RFI.
This metal, used in the manufacture of tin cans, drones, and computer servers, has seen its price more than double over the past three years. This sustained increase does not appear to be justified by supply issues, the source emphasizes.
With US midterm elections two weeks away, bipartisan opposition arises against data centers accused of excessive water and energy use. AI, once admired, now raises concerns as voters focus on inflation and environmental issues.
At over 3,500 meters altitude in Tibet, Pazhu Estate cultivates white, red, and ice wines. This extreme viticulture reflects Beijing's push for economic growth in the tightly controlled region.
Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico for deceiving Facebook users in the Cambridge Analytica scandal revealed in 2018, involving misuse of personal data for political targeting.
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