What is the current major source of the world's tin?

The Bangka Islands in Indonesia produce nearly one-third of the world's tin.

Why is tin important in electronics?

Tin is used for solder, an essential component in a wide variety of electronic goods such as mobiles and smartphones.

What new methods are being used to extract tin from the Bangka Islands?

New methods include using suction dredgers and smaller company-owned suction ships, as well as unofficial miners using homemade rafts.

What environmental threats are posed by seabed tin mining?

Tin mining is destroying beach nesting sites and seagrass, threatening endangered species like the island's turtles.

How are local communities affected by offshore tin mining?

Local fishermen, particularly in Rebo Village, have been affected by the loss of fishing areas and have campaigned for dredgers to stay out of their bay.

Which companies are linked to the use of tin mined from Bangka Islands?

Companies such as Samsung and Apple are likely using tin solder mined from the Bangka Islands.

What action does Friends of the Earth urge tech companies to take?

Friends of the Earth calls on tech brands to take responsibility for their supply chains and work with suppliers toward sustainable practices.

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Zusammenfassung

TLDRThe Bangka Islands in Indonesia significantly contribute to global tin production, primarily used in electronics for soldering. With land tin deposits depleting, mining has moved offshore, impacting local ecosystems and communities. Suction dredgers and unofficial miners are extracting seabed tin, threatening endangered species like turtles by destroying their habitats. Local fishermen, particularly from Rebo Village, oppose this mining due to the negative impact on their livelihoods. Major electronics companies, including Samsung and Apple, are connected to using this tin but may not be aware of the environmental damage caused. Friends of the Earth advocates for these companies to ensure responsible and sustainable sourcing in their supply chains.

Mitbringsel

🌍 The Bangka Islands are a major source of global tin, crucial for electronics.
🔍 Land-based tin is depleting, shifting focus to seabed mining.
🐢 Tin mining threatens endangered turtles and their habitats.
🚤 Suction dredgers and unofficial miners significantly disrupt marine environments.
⚓ Local fishermen in Rebo Village are affected by offshore mining.
📱 Companies like Samsung and Apple unknowingly use Bangka's tin.
🌿 Friends of the Earth urges tech firms to adopt sustainable practices.
📈 Tin mining's expansion raises environmental and social concerns.
🤝 Collaboration between companies and suppliers can mitigate negative impacts.
📢 Awareness and responsibility in supply chains are crucial for environmental protection.

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The Bangka Islands in Indonesia are a significant source of tin, integral to solder used in electronics like smartphones. With tin scarcity on land, mining is moving offshore, threatening marine life and local communities. Friends of the Earth documented the environmental impact, highlighting damage to turtle habitats and coastal villages. They urge major companies like Samsung and Apple to recognize their supply chain's environmental impact and take corrective actions.

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What is the current major source of the world's tin?
The Bangka Islands in Indonesia produce nearly one-third of the world's tin.
Why is tin important in electronics?
Tin is used for solder, an essential component in a wide variety of electronic goods such as mobiles and smartphones.
What new methods are being used to extract tin from the Bangka Islands?
New methods include using suction dredgers and smaller company-owned suction ships, as well as unofficial miners using homemade rafts.
What environmental threats are posed by seabed tin mining?
Tin mining is destroying beach nesting sites and seagrass, threatening endangered species like the island's turtles.
How are local communities affected by offshore tin mining?
Local fishermen, particularly in Rebo Village, have been affected by the loss of fishing areas and have campaigned for dredgers to stay out of their bay.
Which companies are linked to the use of tin mined from Bangka Islands?
Companies such as Samsung and Apple are likely using tin solder mined from the Bangka Islands.
What action does Friends of the Earth urge tech companies to take?
Friends of the Earth calls on tech brands to take responsibility for their supply chains and work with suppliers toward sustainable practices.

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The Bangka Islands in Indonesia currently produce nearly one third of the world's tin.
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This tin is used for solder an essential component in a wide variety of electronic goods including
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mobiles and smartphones.
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After years of mining, tin is now increasingly hard to find on land and attention is increasingly
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shifting to the extensive and relatively unexplored seabed deposits.
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Friends of the Earth set out to investigate.
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We filmed huge boats called suction dredgers that suck up tin deposits from the seabed.
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As well as the giant dredgers there are smaller company owned suction ships and dozens of
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unofficial miners operating from homemade rafts. Hoping to find a few kilos of tin to
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sell on to the collectors.
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But these new methods of extracting seabed tin deposits come at
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a cost.
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And some of the ocean's most charismatic animals are being threatened as a result.
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The Island's turtles, already a globally endangered species rely on beach nesting sites and seagrass
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which are being destroyed by tin mining.
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At Rebo Villlage we spoke to local fishermen who have been effected by offshore tin mining.
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The fishermen in Rebo joined together with other nearby villages to campaign for dredgers
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and suction ships to stay out of their bay.
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Our research has found that it's almost certain that companies such as Samsung and Apple are
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using tin solder mined from the Bangka Islands.
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They may not be aware of it or the devastating effect mining is having on Bangka Island and
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its people.
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Friends of the Earth is calling on these huge brands to take responsibility for protecting
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people and the environment across their supply chains.
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They must use their influence to work with suppliers to help end these problems and make
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their products better.