How Do We Get It? – Tin.The Origin of Tin: From Natural Occurrence to Commercial Production.Tin, a silvery-white metal known for its malleability and low melting point, has a fascinating origin. It does occur in nature as a pure element, although its occurrence as such is relatively rare. More commonly, tin is found in tin-bearing ores, which are extracted and processed to obtain the valuable metal. This article explores the origin of tin, its extraction, mining process, commercial processing, leading producing countries, and the impact of tin mining on the environment.