LME copper inventories tripled since mid-July, indicating a lackluster demand for the metal. The ongoing UAW strike poses a threat to the copper demand due to its impact on the EV rollout. Copper ...

In March 2026, China imported 227,600 mt in physical content of copper scrap and shredded copper scrap, up 35.5% MoM and up 19.94% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to March 2026 reached 627,800 mt ...

The recovery in exchange prices for non-ferrous metals continued in the past week. The LME copper price rose by around $600 ...

The copper market has stabilized after a speculative rally and subsequent correction, with financial excesses cleaned up and fundamentals now driving prices. Positive copper premiums indicate improved ...

July saw extreme volatility in Comex copper prices, peaking 41.74% above January levels before a 24.56% collapse following tariff exemptions. The White House’s unexpected tariff adjustment removed ...

U.S. copper scrap traders said Friday, Jan. 9, the domestic market remained tight, though spreads to top-buyer China had widened with more material flowing into the market before the Asian New Year ...

As the U.S. federal government raises the “critical” profile of copper, its gaze seems cast toward mining and primary production, John Gross says. Despite restricting certain types of scrap imports, ...

While the cost of copper is going up for American businesses and consumers, the rest of the world is scratching its head ...

The price of copper opened today at $4.55 per pound, as of 9 a.m. ET. That’s up 1.49% from the previous day’s copper price per pound and up 17.68% since the beginning of the year. The lowest trading ...

What is the price of copper per pound? The price of copper opened today at $3.87 per pound, as of 9 a.m. ET. That’s down 0.23% from the previous day’s copper price per pound and up 0.10% since the ...