Problem
Tin ore and concentrates shortage
Incidence:
If the consumption level of developing countries were to grow to that of rich industrial countries, then tin reserves would only last 6.1 more years (1994 estimate).
Broader Problems:
Long-term shortage of metalliferous ores and metal scrap Aggravates:
Instability of tin trade Subject(s):
Fundamental Sciences → Metallic elements and alloysIndustry → Products
Resources → Minerals
Societal Problems → Scarcity
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST