Demand in the North China copper cathode market improved

Published: Mar 4, 2026 11:32

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[SMM North China Copper Cathode Spot Market] Demand in the North China copper cathode market improved, and spot premiums rebounded. On the one hand, as copper prices pulled back, consumption recovered; on the other hand, secondary copper processing enterprises saw weak operating rates. As enterprises resumed production after the holiday, operating rates at North China copper cathode rod enterprises rose.

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