Spot copper cathode market in North China sluggish

Published: May 28, 2026 22:16

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[SMM North China Copper Cathode Spot Market] Consumption in the market showed weakness during the week, compounded by the approaching month-end period, downstream capital was constrained, putting spot premiums under pressure and weakening them, and spot trading activity was sluggish.

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