Copper prices shoot up by 15% to now $14, 280 per ton

Copper prices shoot up by 15% to now $14, 280 per ton Copper prices have recorded a notable surge of approximately 15% since the beginning of the year, rising from USD 12,423.00 per tonne on January 2, 2026, to USD 14,282.50 per tonne as of August 2026, according to official reports. Last week, copper prices closed at USD 14,282.50 per tonne, up from USD 14,049.50 per tonne the previous week, representing a weekly increase of 1.66%. However, questions remain as to whether Zambia is fully benefiting from this surge in copper prices. Speaking in an interview with the Zambian Business...

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