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China's demand lag unsettles copper industry as Goldman sees rout
Published Wed, Apr 15, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Santiago
MINING executives talking up copper's long-term prospects at this week's industry gathering in Chile are unsettled by the level of Chinese buying in recent weeks.
Traditionally, purchases accelerate after Chinese New Year celebrations. Not this year, according to Freeport-McMoRan senior vice-president Marketing & Sales Javier Targhetta and Aurubis chief executive officer Bernd Drouven.
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