Zijin Says Copper Target Under Pressure After Congo Mine Flood

Zijin Mining said its full-year copper production target is under pressure due to flooding at a major Congolese mine, exacerbating global supply concerns. The article notes copper is trading near a record high, implying tighter market conditions. The update is likely to pressure sentiment around near-term supply and could move copper-linked equities.

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Zijin Mining said its full-year copper production target is under pressure due to flooding at a major Congolese mine, exacerbating global supply concerns. The article notes copper is trading near a record high, implying tighter market conditions. The update is likely to pressure sentiment around near-term supply and could move copper-linked equities.