China Copper

• China Mulls Over Resuming Copper Concentrate Processing Trade

  By Ida Chen  |  July 2, 2008

  Resuming copper processing trade could cause China's refined copper exports to balloon, which in turn would close the price gap between domestic and international markets.

• Chinese Copper Prices to Fall Even Lower in May, Analysts Say

  By Interfax-china  |  May 5, 2008

  Downstream copper consuming enterprises are refusing to build up stockpiles as they are facing tight cash flows and are finding it difficult to buy copper at the current high prices.

• China's Copper Demand to Increase by Just 9% This Year

  By Interfax-china  |  April 18, 2008

  This is a clear slowdown from last year's 18.4% growth rate, largely linked to expectations of slowing GDP growth this year in China.

• China's Copper and Aluminium Imports Down Slightly in Q1

  By Interfax-china  |  April 11, 2008

  But copper imports in March rose 6.02% on the previous month, while and aluminium imports rose 5.61% in March.

• Chindia's Demand for Base Metals to Remain Strong in 2008

  By Jon A. Nones  |  April 10, 2008

  Despite an economic downturn in the U.S., demand for aluminium, copper, nickel, lead and zinc is forecast to continue at a higher pace in China and India.

• Copper Futures to Hit High in First Half of 2008, Though Upside May Be Limited

  By Interfax-china  |  April 9, 2008

  The Chinese will have to restock eventually so downside should be limited to a base around $3.50 per pound.

• China's Domestic Copper Demand Below Market Expectations

  By Interfax-china  |  March 20, 2008

  Although domestic copper consumption may increase from the current level by June, consumption will fall long term along with prices, analysts say.

• China's Copper Consumption to Hit 5 Million Tonnes in 2008

  By Ida Chen  |  March 12, 2008

  China's refined copper consumption will maintain stable growth in the long run due to growing demand from the power industry.

• Global Copper Market to See 200,000-Tonne Surplus in 2008

  By Interfax-china  |  March 12, 2008

  Should price return to fundamental evaluations rather than dollar hedging, a significant downturn can be expected.

• London Copper Price Likely to Hit $10,000 in Q2

  By Interfax-china  |  March 7, 2008

  But fundamentals will eventually return to the table and, when they do, even today's prices could look extremely toppy!