Live Market Data - Last Updated: May 16th 2026, 09:42:08 PM UTC
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Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.394
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.30
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0139
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$13.90
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,540.65
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$76.00
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,972.99
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,414.94
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

Metals One and DISA agree to treat uranium mine waste

May 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Metals One has signed an agreement with DISA Technologies to assess and potentially treat uranium mine waste dumps at its Uravan Belt Uranium-Vanadium...

Inspiration Mining starts drilling at Rottenstone North project

May 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Inspiration Mining has initiated its first drilling programme at the Rottenstone North Gold-Copper Project located in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. T...

Elemental agrees to acquire Vizsla Royalties for $239m

May 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Elemental Royalty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vizsla Royalties for C$327m ($239m) to secure a strategic interest in the Panuco silver...

Indonesia’s nickel dominance reshapes global supply outlook

May 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Global nickel production is estimated to have increased by 6.1% in 2025, driven primarily by Indonesia’s continued expansion. The post Indonesia’s...

Locksley signs agreement to buy Iron Duke Copper-Gold project

May 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Locksley Resources has signed a binding option agreement with Balmain Minerals, a subsidiary of Sky Metals, for acquiring a complete stake in the Iron...

Shuka Minerals begins phase one drilling at Kabwe Zinc Mine

May 15, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Shuka Minerals has initiated the 2,000m phase one drilling programme at the No.2 ore body of the Kabwe Zinc Mine located in Zambia. The post Shuka Min...

Anglo American’s ‘digital mine’ claims challenged in new Peru report

May 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

NGOs are challenging whether Anglo American flagship digital Quellaveco copper mine delivers environmental and community outcomes. The post Anglo Amer...

Mine restarts support West Africa’s gold recovery in 2026

May 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

As 2025 gold production across various West Africa markets dropped by 2.4%, output is set to rebound by 8.0% in 2026. The post Mine restarts support W...

Red Metal signs five-year mining lease for Chile’s Carrizal property

May 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Red Metal Resources, via its Chilean subsidiary Minera Polymet, has signed a five-year mining lease agreement with Minera KMT for the Farellon 1/8 min...

Larvotto completes metallurgical testwork of Hillgrove tailings

May 14, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Larvotto Resources has conducted initial metallurgical flotation testwork on Tailings Storage Facility 1 (TSF1) at its fully owned Hillgrove Antimony-...