China Copper Cathode Output Peaks in March from December 2015, Aluminum Hit Lowest from July 2016

Published: Apr 20, 2017 15:46

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National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data show China’s copper cathode output increased 8.5% year-on-year to 764,000 tonnes in March, the highest from December 2015.

SHANGHAI, Apr. 20 (SMM) - National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data show China’s copper cathode output increased 8.5% year-on-year to 764,000 tonnes in March, the highest from December 2015.

China’s lead production rose 10.1% on a yearly basis to 447,000 tonnes. Zinc output increased 0.8% year-on-year in March to 504,000 tonnes.

Aluminum production increased 2.5% year-on-year to 2.70 million tonnes in March, which is the lowest since July 2016.

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