Copper is a chemical element; it has symbol Cu (from Latin cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed …

Copper rose to 5.41 USD/Lbs on December 19, 2025, up 1.10% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 9.11%, and is up 34.09% compared to the same time last year, …

Dec 11, 2025 · Copper, a chemical element that is a reddish, extremely ductile metal and an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. The pure metal is second only to silver in thermal and electric …

Dec 2, 2018 · Get copper facts, including atomic data, uses, sources, and health effects of this metal. Copper is atomic number 29 with element symbol Cu.

Jul 29, 2025 · Copper is an elemental metal in the transition group of the periodic table. It is known for being highly corrosion-resistant and for its excellent electrical conductivity, among others.

Copper is an essential element. An adult human needs around 1.2 milligrams of copper a day, to help enzymes transfer energy in cells. Excess copper is toxic. Genetic diseases, such as Wilson’s …

Interactive chart of historical daily COMEX copper prices back to 1971. The price shown is in U.S. Dollars per pound. The full historical dataset is available for download here: Copper Prices | Data | …

Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of the mineral commodity copper

Dec 12, 2025 · Copper underpins everything from energy grids to EVs and home wiring, yet U.S. copper policy remains fragmented. It needs a long-term, strategic approach to close a growing supply and …

Copper is an easily molded base metal that is often added to precious metals to improve their elasticity, flexibility, hardness, color, and resistance to corrosion.