Copper Cathodes Grade A
LME Grade A electrolytic copper cathodes, 99.99% Cu, priced off LME plus premium.
Options and prices
| Ref. | Grade / standard | USD range per tonne | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY1018-1 | LME-A 99.99% | 14,050 - 14,500 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY1018-2 | CATH-1 99.99% | 14,000 - 14,450 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY1018-3 | ASTM B115 99.99% | 14,000 - 14,450 | 1 × 20' container |
| LY1018-4 | CATH-2 99.95% | 13,850 - 14,300 | 1 × 20' container |
FOB Shanghai / Antofagasta / Callao, per tonne. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
LME Grade A electrolytic copper cathodes (EN 1978 Cu-CATH-1, ASTM B115), 99.99% Cu, sold to wire rod mills, brass mills and traders. Price is the LME copper reference plus the Yangshan or regional premium, so quotes move with the screen and settle on provisional pricing against LME. Cathode sheets of about 125 kg strapped in bundles, container shipment.
Specifications
| Purity (Cu) | 99.99% min (Cu + Ag) |
|---|---|
| Standards | LME Grade A, EN 1978 Cu-CATH-1, ASTM B115 |
| Sheet weight | about 125 kg |
| Sheet size | about 1000 x 1000 mm |
| Bundle | 2-3 t, strapped |
| Packing | Cathode sheets in 2-3 t strapped bundles; 25 t per 20' container. |
| Typical origins | Chile, China, Zambia, Peru, Congo - Kinshasa |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Shanghai / Antofagasta / Callao, per tonne
- Payment: Letter of credit (L/C), Cash against documents (CAD), Telegraphic transfer (T/T)
- Minimum order: 1 × 20' container
- Lead time: 10-30 days