China Opens Copper Blending Sector to Private Firms
China has issued new licenses allowing private firms to copper blending domestically, addressing critical supply shortages for its expanding smelting sector.
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China has issued new licenses allowing private firms to copper blending domestically, addressing critical supply shortages for its expanding smelting sector.
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