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Copper is one of the most commonly used of the base metals, and when in high demand, copper is a reliable indicator of our economic health. But its importance isn’t confined to electrical wires and thermal conductors.
Copper also plays a vital role in the rise of renewable energies and the production of electric vehicles, helping us transition to a low-carbon economy.
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The Zambian government has filed an official document to the High Court to liquidate the assets of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), which is majority-owned by Vedanta Resources.
Renewed selling interest on Friday May 17 has capped the upside from the slight rebound mid-last week and the metal markets generally look shaky in the early morning of Monday May 20.
Massive amounts of scrap metal are being held at Malaysian ports for unprecedented inspections and multiple copper cargoes still at sea are being diverted to other Asian countries at big discounts, sources told Fastmarkets.
Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday May 17 that are worth another look.
Indonesian steelmakers are facing increased headwinds with political tensions in the country rising ahead of the presidential election result, due to be announced on May 22, and adding to the bearish sentiment in the Southeast Asian billet market.
Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday May 10 that are worth another look.
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