SHANGHAI May 27 (SMM) - The average operating rate at Chinese copper wire & cable manufacturers is expected to fall slightly to 88.18% in June, SMM predicts based on a survey.

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Operating rates at large plants may slide on the month in June. Some large producers are doubtful about the sustainability of copper consumption which hit a record high in May.

Most medium and small ones said they may maintain production at current level.

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