SHANGHAI, Sept. 18 (SMM) – Spot copper traded between discounts of RMB 10/mt and premiums of RMB 60/mt in Shanghai on Friday. Standard-quality copper quoted at RMB 40,800-40,900/mt and RMB 40,840-40,940/mt for high-quality copper.
SHFE copper expanded losses. Cargo holders rushed to sell, sending down spot premiums. Traders held a wait-and-see attitude with some trades made at lows. Downstream buyers purchased as needed. Transactions were less than Thursday.