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Home / Metal News / China to release the second batch of copper, aluminium, and zinc reserves

China to release the second batch of copper, aluminium, and zinc reserves

Jul 21, 2021 17:02

Source:SMM

A total of 30,000 mt of copper, 50,000 mt of zinc, and 90,000 mt of aluminium will be released in this batch.

SHANGHAI, Jul 21 (SMM) – China National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration will release the second batch of the national reserves of copper, zinc, and aluminium.

A total of 30,000 mt of copper, 50,000 mt of zinc, and 90,000 mt of aluminium will be released in this batch.

Companies can apply for the bidding during July 21-26, and the open bidding will be on July 29.

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