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SMM Copper Concentrate Index Dip $4.94/mt MoM in Feb on Disrupted Production and Hindered Concentrate Shipments at Overseas Mines

Mar 17, 2023 10:14

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The SMM Copper Concentrate Index (monthly) stood at $78.28/mt in February, down $4.94/mt MoM.

SHANGHAI, Mar 17 (SMM) - The SMM Copper Concentrate Index (monthly) stood at $78.28/mt in February, down $4.94/mt MoM, due to the disrupted production and the hindered concentrate shipments at mines in America and Southeast Asia. As of March 10, the index had fallen for the 14th week. SMM Weekly Import Copper Concentrate Index (weekly) stood at $76.29/mt as of March 10.

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