Copper Standard and Pucara agree on merger
Copper Standard and Pucara Gold are merging, with Copper Standard acquiring Pucara’s shares.
United Kingdom
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We interested in sourcing copper cathode that meets the LME (London Metal Exchange) standard specifications. Requirements: Quantity: Up to 3000 tonnes/month Packaging: Palette with still banding Delivery Terms: CIF Incheon/Busan port Discharging Port: Incheon port, Korea Payment Terms: 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC) after contact and satisfactory site visit. Contract Duration: At least one year IMPORTANT/NOT NEGOTIABLE: The buyer will not make any down payments or deposit.
Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Need Copper Scrap Cu Content Minimum 25% Destination Mundra Port India, 5000 MT per Month
Copper Standard and Pucara Gold are merging, with Copper Standard acquiring Pucara’s shares.
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