Live Market Data - Last Updated: Feb 17th 2026, 07:55:26 PM UTC
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Live Copper Price Today

Real-time copper market data in multiple units

Copper Price per Ounce
$0.358
USD per oz
Copper Price per Pound
$5.74
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0126
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$12.65
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,883.02
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$73.63
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$2,026.74
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,707.06
USD per ounce
Ni
Nickel
$0.43
USD per ounce
Zn
Zinc
$0.09
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

Gold price rally has legs, Scotiabank says

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining.com

“Despite recent volatility, we don’t think this bull cycle is over yet,” Scotiabank mining analysts said.

Ontario fast-tracks Kinross Gold’s Great Bear project

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining.com

It is the first gold project to be fast tracked by the province's One Project One Process.

Genesis Minerals expands Laverton presence with $449M Magnetic Resources buy

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining.com

The transaction would give Genesis ownership of the Lady Julie project located in Australia's Laverton gold district.

BHP, Wheaton sign $4.3bn silver streaming deal in Peru

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

BHP has signed a long-term streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, which includes a $4.3bn upfront payment for silver from BHP's production ...

Trilogy Metals loss widens on US funding charge

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining.com

Miner posts $42.2 million loss as derivative accounting masks strong cash and 2026 Arctic permit push.

Forrestania to acquire MacPhersons from Beacon Mining

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Forrestania Resources has signed a binding heads of agreement to acquire the entirety of MacPhersons Reward from Beacon Mining, a subsidiary of Beacon...

BHP leans on copper growth, not big deals

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining.com

CEO Mike Henry said there's no urgent need for deals as the company aims to produce 2.5M tonnes of copper equivalent annually.

Red Mountain starts metallurgical tests at Oaky Creek in NSW

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Red Mountain Mining has begun metallurgical testing at its Oaky Creek antimony prospect, part of the company's Armidale Antimony-Gold Project in north...

Magnetite Mines secures approvals for Ironback Hill drilling

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Magnetite Mines has secured all required permits and approvals, along with heritage clearances, for the initial phase of drilling at its fully owned I...

Talisman Metals to acquire Tirzzit Copper Project in Morocco

Feb 17, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Talisman Metals has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the Tirzzit Copper Project in Morocco. The post Talisman Metals to acquire Tirzzi...