Copper smelters in China produced a record volume of refined copper last month, supported by surging byproduct sulfuric acid prices that improved profitability and incentivized higher output. The report is modestly positive for Chinese smelters and broader copper supply, but it is primarily a sector-level operating update rather than a major market-moving event.
Copper smelters in China produced a record volume of refined copper last month, supported by surging byproduct sulfuric acid prices that improved profitability and incentivized higher output. The report is modestly positive for Chinese smelters and broader copper supply, but it is primarily a sector-level operating update rather than a major market-moving event.
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