Ample supplies buoy TCs of imported copper concentrate on week

Published: Dec 7, 2018 15:45

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TCs extended increase by $1.5/mt over the week ended Friday Dec 7, to $92-97/mt

SHANGHAI, Dec 7 (SMM) – Offers for imported copper concentrate treatment charges (TCs) extended increase by $1.5/mt over the week ended Friday December 7, to $92-97/mt, according to SMM assessment.

Sufficient supplies in the market grew momentum of the TCs. Traded prices stood mostly above $92/mt as of Friday, SMM learned.

Market commentary Copper concentrate TC Treatment charges

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