Tag: Japan smelter maintenance impact

Primary and secondary copper output continue rising Chile’s refined production weakens amid maintenance The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) reported preliminary data for January-September 2025, showing that global refined copper production grew by around 4.3% y-o-y, supported by a 4% rise in primary production (from ores via electrolytic and electrowinning processes) and a 5.5% increase…