Copper Cathode Rod Demand Rises, Inventories Fall; Operating Rate to Increase 4.68% Next Week

Published: May 29, 2026 15:25 (GMT+8)
【SMM Copper Cathode Rod News Flash】Demand recovered, inventories declined, and capacity under maintenance resumed production. The operating rate next week is expected to rise 4.68 percentage points WoW to 65.72%.

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