China’s Metals Boom Hits Highest Profit Levels Since 2016

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• – China's metals makers posted $21 billion in profits for Q1, driven by higher prices for aluminum and copper, which reached record highs.
• – Copper prices surged to an all-time high, while aluminum prices rose to their highest since 2022.
• – The Middle East crisis contributed to the metals boom, adding to the boost in profits.