Tag: copper smelting market

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…