Israel Chemicals to supply 500,000 tons of potash to China

The world’s single biggest buyer of copper, State Grid Corp. of China, has slowed its purchases of copper wire this year.

Derivatives will be used to lower the risks of cross-border investments and to enhance financial stability, the Chinese producer said.

Around 30% of China’s refined copper production used scrap metal as a feedstock in 2023.

A highly anticipated third plenum that started from Monday will outline efforts to promote advanced manufacturing.