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Trafigura Snaps Up Copper in Asia as China Faces Supply Crunch
Source: Bloomberg
Commodities & Raw MaterialsTrade Policy & Supply Chain
Trafigura Group has been buying large volumes of copper to increase sales into Asia as local supplies run low. The additional buying is contributing to a scramble for metal that has pushed regional spot-cargo premiums to record highs.
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