Operating Rate at China Copper Plate/Sheet, Strip and Foil Producers Up in August, SMM Surveys

Published: Sep 14, 2017 10:02

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SMM survey finds the average operating rate at Chinese copper plate/sheet, strip and foil producers rose in August.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 14 (SMM) - SMM survey finds the average operating rate at Chinese copper plate/sheet, strip and foil producers rose in August.

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The average rate increased to 71.19% in August, up 1.33 percentage points on the month and 3.97 percentage points year-on-year.

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Operating rate copper plate/sheet strip and foil producers orders

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