Copper prices pause as Chinese imports weaken and mine supply faces decline
Copper prices have paused below record levels as China's imports slump. Mine supply is expected to record its first decline since 2017.
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Why it matters
China's weaker demand and tightening mine supply could affect industrial commodity prices and supply chains.
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- Copper price pauses below record as China's imports slump, mine supply heads for first drop since 2017 ↗mining.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
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