Author: Drishya Yadav

  • Global Copper Concentrate Shortage Drives TC/RCs to Historic Low

    Global Copper Concentrate Shortage Drives TC/RCs to Historic Low

    Smelting overcapacity in China intensifies global concentrate imbalance. Global concentrate deficit expected in 2026 despite refined surplus.  The global copper market is witnessing a imbalance, as tightening concentrate supply struggles to keep pace with rapidly expanding smelting capacity. With copper concentrate availability tightening sharply over the past 12-18 months. This has led to an unprecedented…