Satellite-based monitoring firm state primary smelter activity remains strong

Published: Nov 18, 2025 09:26

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Satellite-based monitoring firm reports that as of August 2025, only about 11.8% of global copper smelting capacity was inactive — down from July. This suggests that primary smelter activity remains strong, while scrap-based copper production is becoming increasingly significant.

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