Live Market Data - Last Updated: Feb 16th 2026, 11:51:22 AM UTC
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Live Copper Price Today

Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.366
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$5.85
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0129
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$12.90
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$5,004.64
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$77.12
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$2,036.28
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,711.08
USD per ounce
Ni
Nickel
$0.43
USD per ounce
Zn
Zinc
$0.09
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

Atlas Salt, Sandvik expand collaboration for salt project in Canada

Feb 16, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Atlas Salt has expanded its strategic collaboration with Sandvik Mining concerning the Great Atlantic Salt Project near St. George's, Newfoundland and...

Cove Kaz, Tau-Ken Samruk partner on Kazakhstan tungsten project

Feb 16, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Cove Kaz Capital Group, a subsidiary of Cove Capital, has signed agreements with Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Company to progress the development of...

Mali grants ten-year renewal for Barrick’s Loulo project permit

Feb 16, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

The Government of Mali has extended the gold mining permit for Barrick Mining’s Loulo project by ten years, as announced by the West African nation'...

Bioleachers are sitting on a copper cache: why is uptake slow? 

Feb 16, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Bioleaching unlocks revenue from low grade ores, but the cost-effective copper extraction process is struggling to get off the ground. The post Biolea...

OP-Ed: Permanent magnets are the spear in the critical minerals supply chain

Feb 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

It is critical for key decisionmakers to keep in mind the symbiotic relationship between critical minerals and permanent magnets.

Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget

Feb 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets.

Lundin finds new copper-gold systems in Ecuador

Feb 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Lundin is advancing toward a first-half decision on whether to build a mine in Fruta del Norte’s south zone to expand output.

Op-Ed: NI 43-101 was necessary, not sufficient

Feb 13, 2026 Source: mining.com

Canada’s mining disclosure rules fixed fraud, but not dilution, silence, or social media misinformation.

Aeris Resources plans full takeover of Peel Mining

Feb 13, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Aeris Resources has announced a binding scheme of arrangement to acquire full ownership of Peel Mining’s issued capital. The post Aeris Resources pl...

Felix Gold announces drilling results at Alaska’s Northwest Array

Feb 13, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Felix Gold has announced drilling and trenching outcomes from Northwest Array at Treasure Creek, revealing notable extensions to gold mineralisation. ...