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Copper Intelligence Report

June 22, 2026 · Intelligence Report · Copper (LME / COMEX / SHFE)

Market diagnosis: Copper markets remain structurally tight but face a shifting risk premium after the US-Iran peace agreement (June 18) reopened the Strait of Hormuz, removing a key supply-route tail risk. Mine supply losses from Grasberg (~591kt), QB2 suspension, and the new CMOC TFM strike in DRC continue to tighten concentrate markets — TC/RC has collapsed to -$66.40/t. The June 30 Commerce Section 232 report deadline is 8 days away, representing the next binary catalyst for cathode tariff policy. This report provides procurement-specific guidance with quantified scenario analysis and forward contract recommendations.

LME Cash
$13,530.5
$/mt · June 22, 2026
LME 3M
$13,600
$/mt · Contango -$69.5
COMEX
$6.337
$/lb · ~$13,970/mt
SHFE
CNY 102,660
CNY/mt
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