The LME copper price has reached a new record. In the first week of December, the copper contract price gained almost $500 ...

Rising prices and easy access makes the metal a ‘more attractive target for criminals looking for a quick profit’ ...

The global copper market is experiencing price volatility due to a combination of factors, including scrap shortages, US-China trade tensions, and policy changes in China. China's halt on US copper ...

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 ...

In November 2025, SMM's quoted blister copper RCs in south China stood at 1,100-1,400 yuan/mt, with an average price of 1,250 yuan/mt, up 250 yuan/mt MoM; quoted blister copper RCs in north China were ...

What is the price of copper per pound? The price of copper opened today at $3.76 per pound, as of 9 a.m. ET. That’s down 0.46% from the previous day’s copper price per pound and down by 2.95% since ...

President Trump’s 50% tariffs on copper, due to start August 1, are causing unusual distortions in the metal markets. Copper is now 25% more expensive in New York than London. And there’s a rally in ...

Aluminum Price Surge in December Drives Up Aluminum Scrap Prices, Intensifying Supply-Demand Tug-of-War in Cast Aluminum Alloy] On Monday, aluminum prices rose sharply, with the SMM A00 aluminum spot ...

Recycling-focused technology firm says its Scrap Science app offers affordable metals identification and workforce training tools. Beyond materials identification, employers can use the Scrap Science ...