Blister Copper RC in South China Continued to Rise in March and to Fall on Smelters' Maintenance from April Onwards

Published: Apr 13, 2023 15:58

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SMM RCs of domestic blister copper were 1,100-1,500 yuan/mt in March, up 200 yuan/mt month-on-month.

SHANGHAI, Apr 13 (SMM) - SMM RCs of domestic blister copper were 1,100-1,500 yuan/mt in March, up 200 yuan/mt month-on-month; CIF RCs of imported blister copper stood at $105-125/mt, flat from February. RCs in south and north China stood at 1,200-1,500 yuan/mt and 1,100-1,200 yuan/mt respectively, up 250 yuan/mt and 50 yuan/mt MoM. RCs in south China will fall in April as some smelters will carry out maintenance in the month.

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