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Home / Metal News / China Copper Ore and Concentrate Imports Up Jan-Jul to Echo Recovery in Overseas Supply, SMM Says

China Copper Ore and Concentrate Imports Up Jan-Jul to Echo Recovery in Overseas Supply, SMM Says

Sep 8, 2017 11:43

Source:SMM

China’s copper ore and concentrate imports increased 2.33% YoY during Jan-Jul to 11.11 million tonnes, according to China Customs.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 8 (SMM) - China’s copper ore and concentrate imports increased 2.33% YoY during Jan-Jul to 11.11 million tonnes, according to China Customs.

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China’s copper ore and concentrate imports were 1.44 million tonnes in August, down 3.1% on-month and 0.72% year-on-year.

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