SHANGHAI, Apr 13 (SMM) - The monthly SMM Copper Concentrate Index stood at $77.5/mt in March, down $0.78/mt MoM. The weekly SMM Copper Concentrate Index came in at $81.76/mt as of April 7. On March 30, the CSPT finalised the spot copper concentrate guidance TCs for the second quarter of 2023 at $90/mt and $0.09/lb. As of April 7, TCs of clean ore for shipments in the second quarter were offered at $75-79/mt. Some smelters refrained from purchasing in anticipation of more supply in the future. SMM expects deals to be struck at $85-89/mt.



