ITA Publishes Yunnan Tin Company Ltd Third Tin Code Report

The International Tin Association (ITA) is pleased to announce the publication of Yunnan Tin Company Ltd’s third Tin Code Report, covering the reporting period January 2023 – December 2024.

This report has been assessed under the updated Tin Code standards introduced in May 2022, which strengthened the overall framework and resulted in certain additional standards becoming relevant to the company’s operations for assessment under the Tin Code.

Yunnan Tin Company Ltd, the world’s largest tin producer, continues to demonstrate strong and structured engagement with the Tin Code across its integrated mining, processing, and smelting operations in China. The Gejiu smelter remains central to its operations, accounting for the majority of refined tin production within the reporting scope.

This latest report highlights robust ESG systems, strong conformance outcomes, and continued operational improvement, supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Key updates

• Strong Priority Standards performance:
  Overall conformance has reached strong alignment with Priority Standards, reflecting continued ESG progress.
• Strong health & safety systems:
  Third-party verification confirms full ISO 45001 alignment, including incident management and safe working practices.
• Strengthened environmental performance:
  Third-Party Verified under ISO 14001, with improvements in water management (2.3) and waste minimisation (2.9, 2.10), supporting emissions, water, and waste controls.
• Strong labour and governance performance:
  Full conformance across labour standards, including non-discrimination, fair pay, working hours, freedom of association, and protections against forced and child labour, supported by training and management systems.
• Strengthened community and social management systems:
  Ongoing improvements in community health and safety (6.2), natural resource management (6.9), and cultural heritage training (6.11), with enhanced community engagement procedures.
• Continued improvement in supplier engagement (Principle 8):
  Positive progress in supplier engagement, including strengthened practices, advancement in ASM-related standards, and ongoing development of broader supplier management systems.

YTC’s continued participation in the Tin Code reflects its commitment to sustainable and responsible production, structured ESG management, and continuous improvement across its global tin operations.

Read the full report here: Tin Code Reports