Tag: copper imports China
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LME copper prices rise w-o-w as supply constraints support firm market sentiment
Concentrate tightness strengthens copper market fundamentals Weak China demand, surplus expectations restrict sharper gains Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) increased by about $678/t (5.26%) to $13,573/t in the week ended 8 May 2026 from $12,895/t a week ago, reflecting firm market sentiment amid continued supply-side concerns and sustained buying interest despite marginally…