Copper Cathode Exports Surge as Profit Margins Widen, Prompting Smelter Inquiries

Published: Jun 5, 2025 15:23

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According to SMM, as the profit window for copper cathode exports has continued to widen recently, some large domestic smelters have successively added planned exports. According to market news, traders have already initiated preliminary inquiries with smelters.

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