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Home / Metal News / Snapshot: Blister copper refining charges rise to $240-250/mt in Mar

Snapshot: Blister copper refining charges rise to $240-250/mt in Mar

Mar 16, 2018 16:16

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Imported blister copper refining charges rise to $240-250/mt cif.

SHANGHAI, Mar 16 (SMM) – Imported blister copper refining charges surged to $240-250/mt cif in March, SMM learned.

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RCs of imported blister copper fall from early May

As of Wednesday May 23, refining charges (RCs) of imported blister copper dipped from the start of May as demand slowed and imports declined

May 23, 2018 16:42

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RCs of imported blister copper fall from early May

More imports, slower demand buoy RCs of imported blister copper

Greater imports in the first quarter of the year and slower domestic demand keep up refining charges (RCs) for imported blister copper in early May

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