Live Market Data - Last Updated: Sep 8th 2026, 12:47:24 AM UTC
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Live Copper Price Today

Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.422
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.75
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0149
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$14.89
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,421.34
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$66.39
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,839.78
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,395.58
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

Critical minerals security collides with decades-long mine timelines 

Sep 7, 2026 Source: mining.com

Permitting is only part of the bottleneck, AiMinr CEO says.

ACG Metals to acquire Keşkek gold project

Sep 7, 2026 Source: mining.com

The copper-focused company aims to use production from Keşkek to extend Gediktepe’s operating life.

Brazil targets bigger role in critical minerals rush

Sep 7, 2026 Source: mining.com

Brazil is courting global mining capital while seeking greater control over strategic assets and more processing at home.

Value of top 50 mining companies surges by $357 billion after monster August rally

Sep 4, 2026 Source: mining.com

The biggest monthly gain on record took the ranking back above $2.5 trillion for the first time since February when gold was trading some $1,000 per o...

The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

Sep 4, 2026 Source: mining.com

A $357 billion August gain, the biggest month on record, took the ranking back above $2.5 trillion for the first time since February when gold was tra...

Silver’s unsung strength

Sep 4, 2026 Source: mining.com

In just 3.1 months into late January’s peak, silver catapulted an incredible 149% higher.

Investors buoy gold price as central banks slow

Sep 4, 2026 Source: mining.com

Central-bank gold buying fell by more than half in July even as bullion stayed near record highs.

Baowu eyes stake in BHP’s massive Jimblebar iron ore mine

Sep 4, 2026 Source: mining.com

China’s largest steelmaker is weighing a minority interest in the Western Australian operation as it seeks iron ore supply.

Pentagon rare earth push collides with China’s grip

Sep 4, 2026 Source: mining.com

By 2030, DOD needs may triple to 10,000 tonnes annually, while current rare earth magnet production is 20,000-25,000 tonnes.

New deals sharpen South America’s critical minerals edge

Sep 4, 2026 Source: mining.com

Four nations are aligning mining policy as looming supply gaps increase the strategic value of Latin America’s vast mineral reserves.