Tag: base metals vs precious metals

Japan: Smelters plan output growth across copper, zinc and lead in H1 FY’26

Apr 7, 2026

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Pranjaly

in Copper, Non Ferrous

Base metals strengthen on improved smelter utilisation Precious metals trends mixed, with gold seeing sharp correction Japan Metal Daily: Japan’s major non-ferrous smelters have announced production guidance for H1 FY’26, indicating a broad-based increase in base metals output, led by copper, zinc and lead, while precious metals remain under pressure. Copper Production plans from six…