Imported Copper Concentrate Sees Lively Trading, with TCs Stable, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 18, 2017 13:29

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TCs of spot imported copper concentrate were steady this past week, SMM reports

SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (SMM) – TCs of spot imported copper concentrate were steady this past week, SMM reports

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Spot TCs are $79-85 per tonne on August 18. Those for lean ore are nearly $80 per tonne, with mainstream trade prices between $82-83 per tonne.

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Trading for imported copper concentrate is brisk. There is still some negotiation room for TCs at the low-end of the range.

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