In early 2026, both copper and scrap metal prices reached record highs with scrap copper wholesale price gains of EUR 15–20 per 100 kg in Germany befo ...

Copper prices continue to move in only one direction – upwards. With a cash settlement of more than $13,300 per tonne, the London Metal Exchange copper price again reached a new all-time high last ...

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 ...

China craves copper scrap as the country's smelters battle high production costs and a shortage of alternative raw materials, industry officials said on Friday. But buyers returning from the Lunar New ...

You may have already heard about the rise in gold and silver value, but that’s not the only metal that’s seeing a spike—copper prices have also hit unprecedented levels. This means that it’s not only ...

A lawsuit has been filed against the state, saying that a new law intended to prevent costly copper wire thefts will unintentionally shut down the state’s scrap metal industry if it goes into effect ...

Following the delayed start, benchmark three-month futures fell by almost 4% to near $13,000 a ton on the LME.

Statewide requirements to help prevent copper wire theft will become law on Jan. 1 despite a lawsuit by the scrap metal workers claiming the legislation will effectively shut down their industry. The ...