SMM Analysis: Global Copper Cathode Production Poised for Polarization Amid Chinese Smelter Cutbacks

Published: Mar 2, 2025 20:13

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[SMM Analysis: Global Copper Cathode Production Expected to Polarize] The topic of production cuts at Chinese copper smelters has remained a hot issue. In fact, since the end of 2023, some small and medium-sized smelters have implemented indirect production cuts by reducing the efficiency of copper concentrate feeding, shutting down production lines, lowering the grade of copper concentrate fed into furnaces, and increasing the proportion of copper-bearing materials fed into furnaces.

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