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China Implements Stricter Regulations for New Copper Smelters to Combat Overcapacity

2 months ago

In a decisive move aimed at managing its burgeoning copper industry, the Chinese government has instituted tighter regulations concerning the establishment of new copper smelting facilities. This maneuver, unveiled on February 12, 2025, seeks to address the rampant overcapacity that has plagued the sector in recent years.

China's Copper Market Faces Demand Challenges: Insights from Leading Importer

5 months ago

The landscape of China’s copper market is currently under scrutiny as the leading importer, Hong Kong’s China Minmetals Corp., is calling for additional stimulus measures to invigorate demand within the sector. As economic uncertainty looms and growth rates struggle to match previous years, the implications for trade and pricing in the copper market are significant.

China’s Copper Production Surge: Global Implications Unfold

5 months ago

In a significant development in the global metal market, China is witnessing an unprecedented boom in copper production, threatening to overshadow the output of other countries and reshape international dynamics in the copper industry. Analysts have pointed out that this surge comes at a time when copper demand is expected to rise substantially, driven by the growing emphasis on renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles.

China's Rapidly Ascending Copper Powerhouse: A New Player Reshaping the Global Metal Supply

6 months ago

In the changing world of global business and commerce, China has long established itself as an emerging economic power. Yet it now has started showing its strength in the world of metal supply, most importantly regarding its increasingly big role in copper production. One such Chinese company, a dramatic one that expands with a significant effect on world markets, is China Copper.