China Copper Conc. Output Falls 4.8% YoY in April

Jun 9, 2015 10:52

China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a 4.8% YoY fall in April’s copper concentrate output to 139,500 mt. J

SHANGHAI, Jun. 9 (SMM) – China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a 4.8% YoY fall in April’s copper concentrate output to 139,500 mt. January-April output dropped 2.8% to 523,000 mt. Copper mining activities will accelerate with the temperatures on the rise.

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