China’s copper smelters to curtail record output on ore shortage - South China Morning Post

China’s copper smelters could beryllium astatine a turning point, arsenic a persistent shortage of ore forces them to trim accumulation from grounds levels – conscionable arsenic the authorities ramps up its run against overcapacity crossed industries. Research steadfast Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) projects output this period astatine 1.168 cardinal tonnes, 0.5 per cent little than its highest successful July, according to its monthly survey of smelters. A further driblet is forecast for September. As capableness has expanded, Chinese accumulation has deed a...