Chile in January-July decreased copper production by 5%

Copper mining in Chile in January-July fell by 5% - up to 3 million 227.013 thousand tons compared to 3 million 395.85 thousand tons in the same period a year earlier, according to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute,..

Including in July output was 447.558 thousand. Tons compared to 454.382 thousand. Tons in the same month of last year (1.5% decrease).

At the same time molybdenum production increased by 19.7% and amounted in January-July of 33.674 ths. Tons against 28.136 thousand. Tons a year earlier. Including last month was released on 5,047 ths. Tons of metal, compared with 4,630 thousand. Tons a year earlier (an increase of 9.6%).

Chile is the world's largest copper mining.

Japan is stepping up production

Japan is stepping up production of copper products In July, production in Japan of products from copper and copper alloys was 65.94 ths. Tons, which is...