Corewaves Resources Ltd supplies cassiterite (tin ore) from Nigeria's historic tin belt — export-grade concentrate for solder, tinplate and tin-alloy production.
| Formula | SnO₂ |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Specific gravity | 6.8 – 7.1 |
| Colour | Brown to black |
| Deposit type | Alluvial / placer — Nigerian tin belt |
Cassiterite is the principal ore of tin, refined into metal for solder (the largest end use — electronics manufacturing), tinplate for food and beverage packaging, and tin-based alloys including bronze and pewter. Nigeria's Jos Plateau tin belt has a long mining history, and Corewaves sources cassiterite through licensed alluvial operations in this region.
Typical buyers: Solder manufacturers, tinplate producers, alloy and bronze foundries.