[SMM Analysis: Spot Premiums/Discounts for Copper Cathode in North China Narrow Compared to Shanghai; Copper Prices Remain the Dominant Factor]
According to SMM data, the average spot discount for SMM #1 copper cathode in North China was 68 yuan/mt in November 2024, an increase of 74 yuan/mt MoM from the average discount of 142 yuan/mt in the previous month. In November, the average spot premium for SMM #1 standard-quality copper was 26 yuan/mt, with a price spread of 94 yuan/mt compared to North China.
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