Tin hits record on supply concerns; much worries from political unrest in major producer Myanmar

LONDON, July 16 (Reuters): Tin prices hit a this week due to supply concerns in major producer Myanmar, while lofty stainless steel prices boosted nickel to its highest in five months.

Benchmark tin on the London Metal Exchange, the best performer among the metals complex this year, touched a high of US$33,840 a tonne, beating an April 2011 high of US$33,600.