Copper Processing Industry Faces Survival Crisis

Global copper processing industry faces critical pricing negotiations amidst geopolitical tensions and scarce raw materials. Chinas dominance in the market threatens survival of other processing plants. Benchmarking system under threat, with potential for more one-on-one agreements and quarterly pricing adjustments. Non-Chinese players push for better terms, with Japanese companies forming alliances to increase bargaining power. Lasting change in copper processing fees due to persistent shortage, making current negotiations a brutal game of industrial survival.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.