Cathode Spot Premiums in North China Came Under Pressure

Published: Apr 9, 2026 16:18

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[SMM North China Copper Cathode Spot Market] As the center of copper prices shifted upward, downstream consumption of copper cathode in north China gradually slowed down, operating levels at the processing end weakened, spot premiums came under pressure on the upside, and the price spread between spot premiums in north China and east China tended to return to normal levels.

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