[SMM analysis] imported copper concentrate TC high long single negotiation into the final game

SMM, 26 Sep: the price of imported copper concentrate TC hovered around US $80 / ton from March to May this year, and rose all the way after June. As of September 21, the average weekly TC price of imported copper concentrate calculated by SMM is US $90.50 / tonne. The market is waiting for the long order negotiation of LME WEEK and the final price to be determined at the CESCO meeting in Shanghai. In September, mainstream trading remained around $90 per tonne of TC.

The LME WEEK, to be held on October 8, has become the latest highlight. Usually, the London conference is the forerunner of the annual long list negotiations. Mines and smelters will first approach and express their views on the coming year. The final price will be decided at the CESCO meeting in Shanghai. Therefore, the recent trading atmosphere is more calm, refineries buy in general, traders do not have too much inventory, the two sides show a slight stalemate, the mainstream transaction remains in the vicinity of TC $90 / ton.

At that time, the miners will focus on smelting production for 19 years and the tightening logic of copper mines. Refineries will rely on the current spot high TC and the strictness of domestic environmental protection. With the approach of LME WEEK and CESCO meetings, long single negotiations will enter the final game.

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