Shanghai-bonded copper stocks gain 3,800 mt on week

Published: Dec 21, 2018 17:19

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Stocks stood at 419,500 mt as of Friday Dec 21

SHANGHAI, Dec 21 (SMM) – Copper stocks across Shanghai bonded areas stood at 419,500 mt as of Friday December 21, up 3,800 mt from last Friday, SMM data showed.

This marked the fifth consecutive week of increase as domestic smelters stepped up exports.

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