Live Market Data - Last Updated: Apr 5th 2026, 02:06:27 PM UTC
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Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.357
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$5.71
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0126
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$12.59
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,676.75
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$73.00
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,985.22
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,483.27
USD per ounce
Ni
Nickel
$0.43
USD per ounce
Zn
Zinc
$0.09
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

Brazil’s iron ore production to rise due to stronger Vale performance

Apr 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Brazil is the second-largest iron ore producer in the world, accounting for 16.7% of global production in 2024. The post Brazil’s iron ore p...

KGL Resources signs $300m agreement with Wheaton

Apr 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

KGL Resources has signed a $300m precious metals purchase agreement (PMPA) with Wheaton Precious Metals International for silver and gold by-product s...

St Barbara receives $269.5m investment from Lingbao

Apr 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

St Barbara has received A$389m ($269.5m) from Lingbao Gold Group for its investment in the New Simberi Gold Project and has approved the final investm...

Zacatecas Silver starts 2026 drilling at El Cristo, Mexico

Apr 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Zacatecas Silver has initiated its 2026 diamond drilling campaign at the El Cristo Project, situated in Mexico's Zacatecas Mining District. The post Z...

Underground mining safety: why accidents persist and what technologies help

Apr 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Underground mines operate with limits on visibility and awareness. Tech such as V2X and wearables are improving response times: mine safety The post U...

REalloys, USCM sign MoU on Sheep Creek rare earth project

Apr 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

REalloys has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S. Critical Materials (USCM), which owns the Sheep Creek rare earth p...

GoldHaven begins drill targeting at Magno Project in BC

Apr 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

GoldHaven Resources has begun drill targeting for a 2026 exploration programme at its Magno Project in the Cassiar District of northern British Columb...

Phase 2 exploration begins at La Union Project, Mexico

Apr 1, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Questcorp Mining and Riverside Resources have commenced the Phase 2 exploration programme at the La Union Project located in Sonora, Mexico. The post ...

Orano CE to accept Kayelekera uranium concentrate

Apr 1, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Lotus Resources has received confirmation from Orano Chimie-Enrichissement (Orano CE) regarding the acceptance of uranium ore concentrate from its Kay...

Resolute, NMC sign MoU for gold exploration in Guinea

Apr 1, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Resolute Mining has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nimba Mining Company (NMC) to explore potential gold projects in G...