Copper slides as China optimism fades
COPPER prices have fallen optimism fades over the Chinese economy and its demand for metals
COPPER prices slipped as optimism faded about stronger demand prospects in top consumer China.
BENCHMARK copper on the London Metal Exchange ended down 1.2 per cent at $US5,097 a tonne from an earlier $US5,230, the highest since September 22.
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