Base Metals Prices Today

Copper conducts electricity and heat well, so it is everywhere: wiring, buildings, motors, power grids and electric vehicles. Because demand follows…

Aluminium is light, strong and recyclable, used in transport, packaging, construction and power lines. Smelting takes huge amounts of electricity, so…

Most zinc is used to galvanise steel so it resists corrosion, which ties demand to construction, infrastructure and car manufacturing. Mine and…

Nickel's biggest use is stainless steel, but battery cathodes for electric vehicles have become an important source of demand. Indonesia's rapid…

Lead is mainly used in lead-acid batteries for cars, backup power and industrial equipment. A large share of supply comes from recycling old…