Kazakhstan's Copper Cathode Output Down 9.1% YoY in Jan-Feb 2026, Feb Production Drops 7.8% MoM

Published: Mar 17, 2026 20:51

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Data released by the Kazakhstan Bureau of Statistics showed that Kazakhstan's copper cathode production in January-February 2026 fell 9.1% YoY.Copper Cathode: February 2026 production was 35,625 mt, down 7.8% MoM; total production in January-February was 74,266 mt, down 9.1% YoY.

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