Live Market Data - Last Updated: Aug 3rd 2026, 01:18:39 PM UTC
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Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.407
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.51
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0144
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$14.36
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,038.28
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$56.82
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,614.38
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,232.43
USD per ounce
Ni
Nickel
$0.43
USD per ounce
Zn
Zinc
$0.10
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

Hercules hires executive team behind $2B Hudbay deal

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

George Ogilvie will become president and CEO Sept. 1.

Equinox hands CEO job to Orla’s Simpson

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

Move reverses a leadership plan set when the companies agreed to merge in May.

Gold price: record gold output, record cost per ounce

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

All-in costs hit a record $1,785 an ounce in Q1, and the World Gold Council expects the conflict-driven energy bill to show up in the numbers still to...

Op-Ed: Giving credit where it’s due — The US finally gets rare earth strategy

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

Washington's latest rare earth investment signals a strategic shift toward processing economics over resource size.

Séguéla revamp sets up decade of 200,000‑oz production

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

Processing capacity will rise 30%, from 1.75M to 2.3M tonnes, boosting average gold recovery to 94.5%.

Cameco’s Westinghouse nuclear power venture files for IPO

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

Cameco owns 49% of Westinghouse, while Brookfield Renewable Partners controls 51% after a $7.9M deal in 2022.

Agnico Eagle keeps 2026 target despite 370,000-ounce loss

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

Agnico reiterates growth plans as cash flow and buybacks offset production loss from Barnt pit wall movement.

Ottawa approves Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

The federal approval paves the way for a construction decision next year amid Canada's push to accelerate critical minerals development.

Emerita Resources takes Lithium Ionic dispute to court

Jul 31, 2026 Source: mining.com

Battle over Brazilian lithium assets shifts to Ontario court, with both companies defending competing claims.

IMC Rare Earths debuts on NYSE American

Jul 30, 2026 Source: mining.com

IMC is advancing the Itarantim project, a large-scale ionic adsorption clay deposit in northeastern Brazil.