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ALPHAMIN Resources has agreed to supply nearly 20% of its targeted tin production from the Bisie mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to a new US smelter, as it seeks to diversify its customer base.
The JSE AltX- and Toronto-listed company said on Monday it would allocate up to 3,600 tons of contained tin annually to US refiner Nathan Trotter & Co under an initial two-year agreement.
Nathan Trotter is completing construction of a tin smelting facility in the US, which will expand Western tin refining capacity and help diversify global supply chains.
Bisie, described by Alphamin as the world's highest-grade primary tin mine, currently produces approximately 20,000 tons of contained tin annually.
The agreement follows the acquisition of a majority stake in Alphamin by International Resource Holding (IRH), an investment group based in the United Arab Emirates.
Alphamin said it had been seeking to diversify its customer base and support the development of Western tin refining capacity following the change in ownership.
Tin is used in electronics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, making secure supplies increasingly important to technology industries.
Alphamin said the arrangement was consistent with the objectives of Pax Silica, a US-led initiative launched in December 2025 to strengthen critical mineral and technology supply chains.
The UAE plays a recognised role as a partner in the initiative, while IRH supports the supply agreement.