Chinese Smelters, Antofagasta Set 2026 Copper Concentrate TC/RC Benchmark at $0/0.0¢

Published: Dec 20, 2025 09:23

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According to SMM, Chinese smelters and Antofagasta have finalized the copper concentrate TC/RC benchmark for long-term contracts in 2026 at $0/0.0¢. The benchmark for 2025 long-term contracts was set at $21.25/2.125¢.

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