SMM Analysis: Operating Levels of Scrap Anode Plate and Secondary Copper Rod Producers Impacted by Multiple Factors

Published: Feb 28, 2025 18:04

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[SMM Analysis: Multiple Factors Impact Operating Levels of Scrap Anode Plate Producers] According to SMM, during the week of February 21-27, 2025, the weekly operating rate of Chinese scrap anode plate producers was 55.89%, down 3.25% WoW; the weekly operating rate of secondary copper rod enterprises was 33.67%, up 2.92% WoW...

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