China to expand its copper strategic reserve, industry association says

Reuters
2026.02.03 10:00
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Feb 3 (Reuters) - China will expand its copper strategic reserve, an official from the state-backed China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said on Tuesday.The remarks were made by Duan Shaofu, the deputy secretary-general of the association, at a press conference, according to Shanghai Securities News. China will also explore building a commercial stockpiling system, with state-owned companies leading the commercial trial.China will also study including copper concentrates in its strategic reserves.