Ten major Chinese smelters have agreed to reduce refined copper output by 350,000 metric tons in 2016 as a “necessary measure to maintain healthy development of the industry,” The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a statement from the companies. The statement followed a three-day meeting of producers that began Saturday after eight nickel producers on Friday announced plans for a production cut of 15,000 metric tons to begin in January. The copper companies also called for the government to absorb surplus output through a purchase agreement plan, suspend licensing of additional copper smelters and to attract capital to the industry through share holding as well as mergers and acquisitions.
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