Live Market Data - Last Updated: May 20th 2026, 03:39:28 PM UTC
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Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.397
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$6.36
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0140
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$14.02
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,538.61
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$75.99
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,952.53
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,371.68
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

EnergyX, Compass Minerals to build lithium plant in Utah, US

May 20, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Compass Minerals to develop a commercial-scale direct lithium ...

Corazon to acquire Chalice Gold Project for $18.3m

May 20, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Corazon Mining has signed a binding agreement with a fully owned subsidiary of Westgold Resources to acquire 100% of the Chalice Gold Project for A$25...

Trump’s Newmont investment highlights gold mining’s growing geopolitical exposure

May 20, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Trump’s latest ethics filing revealed a six-figure investment in Newmont, raising issues about political risk and geopolitical volatility. The post ...

Drilling under way at Vizsla Copper’s Woodjam Project in BC

May 20, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Vizsla Copper has commenced drilling operations at the Woodjam Project located in central British Columbia, Canada. The post Drilling under way at Viz...

New episode: Copper-gold mining – the strategic convergence of two sectors

May 20, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

In this week’s episode of Energy Technology, we consider the outlook for the copper and gold sectors: Porphyry copper-gold systems The post New epis...

Thor Explorations reports 35.8% rise in Q1 2026 net income

May 19, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Thor Explorations has reported a net income of $46.7m for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, a 35.8% increase compared to $34.4m recorded in the same per...

Talisman reveals findings from Fougnar sampling in Morocco

May 19, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Talisman Metals has announced the outcomes of its recent stream sediment sampling at its Fougnar Project, located 25km west of the Tizert copper-silve...

MinRes restarts Bald Hill lithium mine in WA

May 19, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced the resumption of activities at its wholly owned Bald Hill lithium mine located 50km southeast of Kambalda, W...

US BLM approves Viking’s drilling campaign at Linka Project

May 19, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has granted approval for Viking Mines' inaugural 63-hole drilling programme at the Linka Tungsten Project in Ne...

Atlas Lithium appoints Alfa for Neves Project

May 19, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Atlas Lithium has appointed Alfa Engenharia as the electromechanical assembly contractor for the lithium processing plant at its Neves Project located...