2026-01-22 09:26:12

Japanese copper smelters are continuing negotiations with miners to finalize 2026 treatment charges. The ongoing talks suggest the market is still working through pricing dynamics for the coming year. These discussions typically impact global commodity pricing, which can have ripple effects across markets. Traders watching macro indicators often pay attention to such supply-side developments, as they influence broader economic conditions and investment sentiment. The outcome of these negotiations could shape copper market fundamentals heading into 2026.

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potentially_notable

· 22h ago

The copper price negotiations are starting again, and this time it feels like the landscape is about to change.

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PretendingSerious

· 23h ago

The Japanese copper smelters are bickering again, and the prices for 2026 haven't been settled yet... Basically, everyone just wants to get a better deal, and when the time comes, copper prices will start to fluctuate again.

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FancyResearchLab

· 01-24 18:58

Another round of negotiations, theoretically should influence global pricing, but in practice? Luban No.7 is back under construction. First, let's see if these Japanese smelters' bargaining will mess up the copper prices.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-22 18:45

The Japanese smelting plant is dithering again; by 2026, copper prices are probably going to change drastically.

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FadCatcher

· 01-22 09:56

The Japanese smelting plant is arguing again; the copper price for 2026 hasn't been decided yet.

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 01-22 09:56

Is the Japanese copper smelter still dithering? This negotiation might be dragged out until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse.

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SellTheBounce

· 01-22 09:55

Negotiating again? Honestly, I don't really believe this can boost copper prices. History has already taught us that every time it's just expectations of a rise first, and when the rebound happens, it's time to sell.

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 01-22 09:50

The Japanese copper smelters are still dithering and dithering, the price for 2026 hasn't been set yet. This move is really incredible... Let's wait and see how the copper prices will be manipulated next year.

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SoliditySurvivor

· 01-22 09:37

The Japanese smelting plant is still dawdling; the copper price in 2026 will still depend on their mood.

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PumpDoctrine

· 01-22 09:35

The Japanese copper smelter is still dithering... The price for 2026 hasn't been set yet? Can the copper price just settle down for a bit?

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