Russia: copper exports growing

In January-April Russia exported 281.9 thousand tons of copper valued at $1922 million, up by 16.9% and by 43.1% YoY respectively. Primary copper accounts for 80% of deliveries. In April the average price was $6766 per ton, up by 24% YoY. Copper wire rod price was $6558 per ton, up by 21.6%. (Ukrainian metal)

Russia: copper exports up in Q1 2018

In January-March Russia exported 218.7 thousand tons of primary copper valued at $1496 million, up by 15.2% and by 40.6% YoY respectively. In March the average price of primary copper was $6739 per ton FOB Russian border, up by 19% YoY. Copper wire rod (wire) price was $6769 per ton, up by 23.4%. (Ukrainian metal)

Kazakhstan: BAST to increase Maksut capacities

BAST intends to increase copper-nickel ore processing capacities at the Maksut deposits 3.5-fold, to 1.4 million tons per year. Additional capacities of 1 million tons will be constructed in 2019. BAST is negotiating the cooperation with a major trading company, specializing in metals. Their investments could amount to $8-10 million. This year BAST will process…