Limited Ore Offers Persist as Winter Demand Continues, Chinese Smelters Procure Imports Amid Low Treatment Charges

Published: Sep 11, 2026 18:30 (GMT+8)
Market offers from ore traders remained limited this week, while winter stocking demand persisted. Some Chinese smelters continued to inquire about and procure imported concentrates for Q4, with market treatment charges remaining at low levels.

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