Live Market Data - Last Updated: Aug 14th 2026, 12:59:37 AM UTC
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Live Copper Price Today

Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.416
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.66
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0147
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$14.67
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,341.63
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$64.21
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,708.98
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,295.90
USD per ounce
Ni
Nickel
$0.43
USD per ounce
Zn
Zinc
$0.11
USD per ounce
Al
Aluminum
$0.09
USD per ounce
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Metal Market Information

About Copper

Copper is one of the most important industrial metals, widely used in construction, electronics, and manufacturing. Its price reflects global economic health and industrial demand.

  • Symbol: Cu (XCU)
  • Atomic Number: 29
  • Primary Exchange: COMEX
  • Major Producers: Chile, Peru, China
  • Key Uses: Wiring, plumbing, electronics

Market Factors

  • Global economic growth and manufacturing activity
  • Construction and infrastructure demand
  • Electric vehicle and renewable energy growth
  • Mining supply and production costs
  • China's industrial production levels
  • USD strength and commodity trends

Precious Metals

  • Gold (XAU): Store of value, jewelry, investment
  • Silver (XAG): Industrial uses, photography, jewelry
  • Platinum (XPT): Automotive catalysts, jewelry
  • Palladium (XPD): Auto industry, electronics

Industrial Metals

  • Copper (XCU): Construction, electronics, power
  • Nickel (NI): Stainless steel, batteries
  • Zinc (ZNC): Galvanizing, die casting
  • Aluminum (ALU): Transportation, packaging

Data Source

Real-time metal prices are sourced from global commodity markets, providing accurate and up-to-date market data.

  • Update Frequency: Real-time
  • Cache Duration: 5 minutes
  • Coverage: Global markets
  • Data Quality: Professional grade

Copper Market News

Nuclea to acquire Moltex Energy’s nuclear technology assets

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Moltex’s SSR-W reactor completed Phase 1 of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Vendor Design Review program.

Steadright Critical Minerals granted mining licence for Morocco titanium project  

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Exploration at the 192 sq/km TitanBeach project revealed the existence of potential ilmenite, titanomagnetite, magnetite, leucoxene and rutile bear...

CHART: Mining stocks enjoy a $206 billion fortnight

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

The world's 50 biggest miners are having a stonking August and have been running ahead of the Magnificent 7 all year. Before anyone opens anything, bi...

Newmont backs explorer Headwater on 3rd Nevada gold project

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Newmont has agreed to earn control of Jupiter gold project by covering exploration costs.

Vale speeds Salobo copper expansion, cuts costs

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

The investment marks another step in Vale's strategy to nearly double annual copper output to about 700,000 tonnes by 2035.

Coal mine plans grow even as new capacity plunges

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Planned coal mine capacity rose 11% last year even as commissioning fell nearly 40%, highlighting a widening industry divide, a new report shows.

Northern Star rejects Elliott’s board overhaul push

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Australia’s top gold miner resists an activist shakeup as Elliott raises its stake and presses for strategic changes.

G Mining hikes cost forecast on labour, royalties

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

G Mining Ventures' operating expenses will rise 12% this year due to labor-cost inflation and higher royalty payments.

Pan American Silver’s record buybacks meet gold test

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Strong silver output and accelerated share repurchases cushioned weaker gold production and higher costs.

Antofagasta’s $2B profit eclipsed by Chile copper woes

Aug 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Stronger copper and gold prices lifted first-half profit and cash flow, but Los Pelambres shutdown clouded the year ahead.