As with other commodities, copper scrap markets have experienced significant downturns in both supply and demand this year in response to the COVID-19 crisis and corresponding downturn in global manufacturing. In particular, slower Chinese economic growth and heightened barriers to trade have been key drivers for both copper cathode and copper scrap market participants as copper scrap trade flows to China have been sharply curtailed. Watch as our invited panelists discuss the latest copper and copper scrap market developments in the United States, Europe, and China and the outlook going forward.
Presenters: Edward Meir, ED&F Man Capital Markets; Uwe Schmidt, Montanwerke Brixleg; Moderator: Christine Gneiding, Intrametco