Live Market Data - Last Updated: Apr 16th 2026, 02:06:34 AM UTC
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Live Copper Price Today

Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.385
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.15
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0136
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$13.57
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,822.66
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$80.20
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$2,138.10
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,569.74
USD per ounce
Ni
Nickel
$0.43
USD per ounce
Zn
Zinc
$0.10
USD per ounce
Al
Aluminum
$0.10
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

SAGA Metals to acquire Wolverine REE project in Canada

Apr 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

SAGA Metals has agreed to acquire Catalyst Rare Metals in a move to gain full ownership of the royalty-free Wolverine rare earth element (REE) project...

Turner Mining Group secures $150m to expand operations

Apr 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Turner Mining Group has announced an equipment financing partnership with Wingspire Equipment Finance, creating a capital facility of up to $150m. The...

New episode: How have global oil supply chains shifted around the Iran conflict?

Apr 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

The Energy Technology podcast asks how global oil supplies have been impacted by the conflict in Iran, and considers who the winners are. The post New...

Soma Gold enhances Colombian operations with TOMRA technology

Apr 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Soma Gold is enhancing its mineral material processing at the El Bagre site in Colombia by utilising TOMRA Mining's sensor-based sorting technology. T...

Canadian Copper secures $70m funding for Bathurst development

Apr 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Canadian Copper has secured up to C$96m ($69.7m) in funding from OR Royalties and Ocean Partners UK to develop its Murray Brook and Caribou Process Pl...

Robotic smelting: how automation is reshaping aluminium production

Apr 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

As aluminium supplies tighten and robotics matures, automation is offering safety and operational resilience in smelting.: Robotic Smelting The post R...

Future-proofing mining

Apr 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Explore how private 5G enables safer, smarter mining automation with autonomous trucks, loaders, and drills. Watch this on-demand webinar for real-wor...

From signal to insight

Apr 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Build the digital mine blueprint with Ericsson Private 5G and Becker-LASEC Smartflow. Enable reliable underground and surface connectivity for IIoT, a...

Yancoal signs $2.4bn deal for 80% stake in Kestrel Coal Mine

Apr 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Yancoal Australia has signed an agreement with EMR Capital Advisors, Kestrel Coal, Adaro Capital, and EMR Capital Management to acquire an 80% interes...

EnviroGold to develop processing hub for metal supply boost

Apr 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

EnviroGold Global is advancing its strategy to enhance the supply of critical and precious metals by creating a centralised processing hub enabled by ...