Live Market Data - Last Updated: May 11th 2026, 03:06:58 AM UTC
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Live Copper Price Today

Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.397
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.35
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0140
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$14.00
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,684.88
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$81.04
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$2,051.75
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,488.77
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

Focus Graphite targets battery market with major Lac Tetepisca resource upgrade

May 9, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Canadian junior miner Focus Graphite has updated the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Lac Tetepisca project in Quebec. The post Focus Graphite ...

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May 8, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

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Rolls-Royce to test hybrid trucks for mining operations

May 8, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is set to begin field testing of a new hybrid drive system for haul trucks in autumn 2026, aimed at enhancing fuel efficienc...

EGA partners with ADNOC to boost aluminium supply chain

May 8, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has entered into a high-level agreement with ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) to explore collaborative e...

Huayou agrees to acquire Atlantic Lithium

May 8, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt is set to acquire all of Atlantic Lithium’s issued shares through an Australian scheme of arrangement for a cash payment of A...

Silver Storm mobilises contractors at La Parrilla mine

May 8, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Silver Storm Mining has announced the mobilisation of contractors for underground development at its fully owned past producing La Parrilla Silver Min...

American Pacific unveils assay results from Madison project

May 8, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

American Pacific Mining has announced assay results from its underground sampling at the Madison Copper-Gold Project located in Montana, US. The post ...

Pebble sorting gains traction as miners target grinding circuit inefficiencies

May 7, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Attention is turning to a long-accepted source of inefficiency inside grinding circuits: recirculating pebbles: pebble sorting technology The post Peb...

Tharisa awards underground contract to Cementation Africa

May 7, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Tharisa Minerals has signed a five-year contract with Cementation Africa for developing and constructing underground mining operations at the Tharisa ...

Trafigura to build new aluminium smelter in Egypt

May 7, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Trafigura has signed a term sheet with Egyptian Aluminium Company (Egyptalum) and Metallurgical Industries Holding (MIH) to establish a new primary al...