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Shanghai Spot Copper Price Holds Stable, SMM Reports

Aug 21, 2017 13:19

Spot copper priced are quoted 140-90 yuan per tonne below SHFE front-month copper on August 21, SMM reports.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21 (SMM) - Spot copper priced are quoted 140-90 yuan per tonne below SHFE front-month copper on August 21, SMM reports.

Prices for standard-quality copper are 50,800-50,980 yuan per tonne and 50,820-51,000 yuan per tonne for high-quality copper.

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