Steady Copper Production Forecasted for Japan in H2 Fiscal 2024
Japan's refined copper output for the second half of fiscal 2024 is anticipated to remain consistent with the previous year, as indicated by plans provided by key smelters. The second half of the fiscal year in Japan extends from October to March.
Noteworthy suppliers including Pan Pacific Copper (PPC), Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM), Mitsubishi Materials, Furukawa, Dowa Holdings, Mitsui Mining and Smelting, Nittetsu Mining, and Toho Zinc have contributed to these projections.
For clarity and comparison, a subsequent table will provide a detailed breakdown. It will display the production plans of these base metals in metric tons for the October to March period. The table will compare planned or estimated production for the first half of fiscal 2024 against the actual output from the second half of fiscal 2023, which concluded on March 31. Additionally, the year-on-year percentage change for H2 fiscal 2024 will also be presented.
