The current scrap buying price for #1 Copper in Hamilton as of April 10, 2026 is NZ$ 13.83 per kilogram (New Zealand Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is #1 Copper?
Clean, unalloyed; includes pipe, bus bar, clippings.
#1 Copper is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 92% of the LME Copper.
#1 Copper Price in Hamilton Today — April 2026
🗓️ Last updated: April 10, 2026 — refreshed daily at LME market open (08:10 London time).
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for #1 Copper in Hamilton:
| Unit | Price (New Zealand Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | NZ$ NZ$ 13.83 |
| Per metric tonne | NZ$ 13,829 |
| Per troy ounce | NZ$ 430.14 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Hamilton.
#1 Copper Price in Other Currencies
Today’s #1 Copper scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 8.0580 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 11.4375 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 6.0061 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 6.9009 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 11.1582 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 13.8293 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 10.2668 /kg |
Use our live calculator to convert to any currency or unit instantly.
What Affects #1 Copper Prices in Hamilton?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 92% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Clean, unalloyed; includes pipe, bus bar, clippings. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Hamilton directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the New Zealand Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Hamilton yards.
Tips for Selling #1 Copper in Hamilton
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Clean, unalloyed; includes pipe, bus bar, clippings.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Hamilton buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Price Data
The #1 Copper price on this page was last updated on April 10, 2026. Prices are sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time currency exchange rates, refreshed automatically every trading day at 08:10 London time (10 minutes after the LME Ring opens). Historical prices are not stored — this page always shows the current buying rate.
Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the exact value of any quantity of #1 Copper in your preferred currency and unit.
