Phosphor Copper Price Rises Remarkably, Here's Why, SMM Reports

Published: Sep 4, 2017 20:17
Phosphor copper rose to over 56,000 yuan per tonne due to raw material shortages, SMM understands.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 4 (SMM) – Phosphor copper rose to over 56,000 yuan per tonne due to raw material shortages, SMM understands.

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Some phosphor copper producers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang suspended production because of raw material shortages. Phosphor supplies have shrunk after environmental protection checks. 

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