Copper Price Drop Boosts Orders, SMM Sees 2.54% Weekly Production Uptick

Published: Jun 26, 2026 15:16

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[SMM Copper Cathode Rod Flash] As copper prices saw a notable pullback at the end of the week, new orders increased significantly, providing steady support for subsequent production. SMM expects the industry operating rate to rise by 2.54 percentage points WoW next week.

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