Codelco Sets Record High: Europe Copper Cathode Premium Hits $325/Ton for 2026

Published: Oct 17, 2025 09:24

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Codelco raised the long-term premium for copper cathode in Europe to $325/ton for 2026, setting a record high. The long-term premium for Codelco's copper cathode in Europe were $234/ton for both 2024 and 2025.

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