LME Copper Inventories Decline by 7.55% to 122,400 MT: Rotterdam Warehouse Sees Biggest Drop

Published: Jun 10, 2025 02:15
According to SMM, inventory data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) on June 9 showed that copper inventories fell by 10,000 mt or 7.55% to 122,400 mt. The Rotterdam warehouse saw the largest change, with a decrease of 7,200 mt.

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