Global Copper Smelting Activity Surges, Driven by China and Europe

Post Views: 317 Global copper smelting Copper Smelting Activity Remains Resilient in 2025 Global copper smelting activity continues to show strength, supported by rising output in China and Europe. According to Earth-i’s Savant Global Copper Monitoring Index, only 11.8% of global smelting capacity stood inactive in August 2025. This marks a 1.8% improvement from July, suggesting ongoing momentum in industrial copper demand. In China, smelting activity rose by 1.6% in August compared to the previous month. Year-over-year, China’s smelting strength increased by 4.6%, indicating strong dome...