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EconomyChina’s refined copper output set for slowest growth in decades, analysts say

China’s refined copper production is expected to post its weakest growth in decades this year, analysts said, as smelters face difficulties securing feedstock and lower sulphuric acid prices erode the profitability of processing.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-28 10:30Original

China’s refined copper output set for slowest growth in decades, analysts say
China’s refined copper output set for slowest growth in decades, analysts sayEconomy