Chile Copper Output Falls 5.7% YoY in June

Published: Jul 31, 2017 09:35

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Chile, world’s top copper producer, produced 453,161 tonnes of copper in June, down 5.7 per cent on a yearly basis.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 31 (SMM) – Chile, world’s top copper producer, produced 453,161 tonnes of copper in June, down 5.7 per cent on a yearly basis.

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The output decline was due mainly to closures resulting from adverse weather, unit maintenance and lower ore grade.

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