Live Market Data - Last Updated: Jun 1st 2026, 10:17:43 AM 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
$6.58
USD per lb
Copper Price per Gram
$0.0145
USD per g
Copper Price per Kilogram
$14.52
USD per kg

Live Metal Prices - Market Overview

Au
Gold
$4,501.92
USD per ounce
Ag
Silver
$75.94
USD per ounce
Pt
Platinum
$1,938.46
USD per ounce
Pd
Palladium
$1,342.71
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

Elcora signs deal to acquire South African gold mine

Jun 1, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Elcora Advanced Materials has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the Eldorado gold mine in South Africa's Barberton Greenstone Belt. The...

Critical One, GIP agree to support work at Howells Lake project

Jun 1, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Critical One Energy has entered into a MoU with GIP to support work at the Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project in Ontario, Canada. The post Critical On...

Talisman Metals announces channel sampling results at Tirzzit

May 29, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Talisman Metals has released assay results from recent channel sampling at its Tirzzit copper-silver project located in Morocco. The post Talisman Met...

Viridis in advanced talks for Brazil rare earths project

May 29, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Australian company Viridis Mining and Minerals has entered advanced negotiations with prospective buyers in Europe and the US for future offtake from ...

Tianqi flags mining equipment as overlooked source of future lithium demand

May 29, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Battery-powered mining equipment emerging as a significant lithium demand driver beyond EVs and energy storage. The post Tianqi flags mining equipment...

American Pacific begins mobilisation at Madison copper-gold site

May 29, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

American Pacific Mining has commenced mobilisation for a planned 15,000m drilling programme at its Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, with the fi...

University of Edinburgh grants e-waste metals recovery rights

May 29, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

The University of Edinburgh has granted Lithium Universe the rights to a process that recovers gold and copper from electronic waste (e-waste), aiming...

Red Mountain Mining acquires 100% of Pioneer Tungsten Project

May 29, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Red Mountain Mining exercised its option for acquisition of 100% ownership of the Pioneer Tungsten Project, located in southwest Montana, US. The post...

UK inquiry thrusts tungsten mining into defence minerals spotlight 

May 28, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

MPs heard that the UK’s future defence-industrial resilience may depend not only on access to critical minerals, but on domestic refining The post U...

Q&A: Thunderstone’s CEO on whether mining can extract more metal with less rock 

May 28, 2026 Source: mining-technology.com

Thunderstone CEO Eric Wasson-Burns discusses electrically stimulated metal recovery and whether next-gen in-situ extraction can scale up The post Q&am...