WBMS: World Copper Deficit Intensifies Sharply during Jan-Jul

Published: Sep 21, 2017 14:30

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World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) said on its website global copper supply deficit expanded noticeably during January-July.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21 (SMM) – World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) said on its website global copper supply deficit expanded noticeably during January-July.

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Copper deficit was 197,000 tonnes during January-July, compared to 101,000 tonnes in 2016.

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