Europe’s copper product makers urge EU to curb scrap exports
Copper scrap exports from the EU hit a record in 2023, according to a paper.
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Ecora inks $50M streaming deal for Zambian copper mine
"The acquisition will cement copper at the core of our commodity exposure," Ecora's CEO said.
