Live Market Data - Last Updated: Jun 3rd 2026, 01:30:38 PM UTC
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Live Copper Price Today

Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.412
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.59
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0145
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$14.54
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,451.67
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$74.20
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,911.58
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,334.96
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

Legacy Minerals signs agreement with Aurelia Metals for Cobar Project

Jun 3, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Legacy Minerals has signed a binding earn-in and farm-in agreement with Peak Gold Mines, a fully owned subsidiary of Aurelia Metals, regarding its Cob...

USA Rare Earth to build $1.2bn plant in South Carolina

Jun 3, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

USA Rare Earth announced plans to invest $1.2bn to establish a new magnet manufacturing and refined metals facility in South Carolina. The post USA Ra...

Leviathan begins drilling campaign at Botswana’s Central Project

Jun 3, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Leviathan Metals has commenced a diamond core drilling programme of up to 10,000m at its wholly owned Central Project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper ...

New episode: how big can, and should, mega turbines get?

Jun 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

In this episode of Energy Technology, we’re unpacking mega wind turbines and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the market. The post New ep...

Solvay and Viridis sign LoI for rare earth supply

Jun 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Solvay and Viridis Mining and Minerals have signed a non-binding letter of intent (LoI) for the supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from Brazi...

RC drilling begins at Great Southern Copper’s Victoria prospect

Jun 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Great Southern Copper has commenced reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Victoria porphyry copper target within its Especularita Project located i...

Has mining’s net-zero debate moved from corporate ambition to industrial reality?

Jun 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Leaked BHP documents raise questions over whether mining's net-zero targets are outpacing technology, infrastructure and economics. The post Has minin...

Kenorland starts drilling at Ontario’s Western Wabigoon project

Jun 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Kenorland Minerals has begun its first diamond drill programme at the Western Wabigoon (W2) project, located in northwestern Ontario, Canada. The post...

Orla Mining halts Camino Rojo operations amid illegal stoppage

Jun 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Orla Mining has reported that operations at its Camino Rojo Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, have been temporarily halted due to an illegal work stoppage an...

Cameco, Orano Canada to acquire TEPCO’s Cigar Lake interest

Jun 2, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Cameco and Orano Canada have signed an agreement for the acquisition of TEPCO Resources's 5% participating interest in the Cigar Lake Joint Venture. T...