According to a recent document released by the State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC), the investment in copper smelting by China’s enterprises will be put under strict control so as to prevent the blind investment and duplication in copper smelting projects at low technical standard. The document stipulated a series of conditions including equipment, technology, energy consumption and environmental protection. According to a recent document released by the State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC), the investment in copper smelting by China’s enterprises will be put under strict control so as to prevent the blind investment and duplication in copper smelting projects at low technical standard. document stipulated a series of conditions including equipment, technology, energy consumption and environmental protection.