Tag: copper concentrate shortages

LME copper prices fall 1% w-o-w as weak sentiment offsets supply concerns

Oct 17, 2026

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by

Aftab Khan

in Copper, Non Ferrous

ICSG projects higher refined copper surplus in 2027 despite concentrate shortages Indian cathode prices fall as subdued buying and weaker sentiment weigh on trade Global copper markets faced mixed signals during the week ended 16 October 2026. London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month copper fell 0.91% w-o-w to $14,407.50/t from $14,540/t in the previous week. Meanwhile,…