Commerzbank expects copper prices to reach $9,400 per mt by the end of this year.

On Friday, April 11, Commerzbank expects copper prices to reach $9,400 per mt by the end of this year.

Commerzbank stated that aluminum prices may rise to $2,600 per mt by the end of this year, and only to $2,800 per mt next year.

The bank expects nickel prices to rise to $18,000 per mt by the end of this year and has revised its zinc price forecast down to $2,600 per mt.

To learn more about the dynamics of the copper industry chain, you are welcome to attend the CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Conference and Copper Industry Expo, hosted by SMM, which will be grandly held in Nanchang, Jiangxi from April 22-25, 2025.~

Over 3,000 industry elites, representatives from upstream and downstream enterprises of the copper industry chain, government officials, industry associations, third-party equipment, logistics and warehousing, as well as experts from universities and research institutions will gather together. The conference covers mines, smelting, copper processing, trade, recycling, end-use applications, encompassing the entire copper industry chain.

At the conference, more than 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest copper processing and smelting equipment, high-quality raw material suppliers, and new-type copper-based materials, highlighting the innovation and vitality of the copper industry.

The conference features a variety of exciting activities: the main forum focuses on global copper market trends, raw material supply, policy impact analysis, and market direction interpretation. Sub-forums delve into industry hot topics such as electrical power transmission and distribution, secondary copper, copper-based new materials, hardware and plumbing, and ESS. During the conference, a 2-day field trip to 12 representative enterprises with a cumulative capacity of 1 million mt in the copper industry will be conducted. Sharing cutting-edge technologies and valuable experiences will help upgrade the copper industry chain and promote high-quality industry development.

CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Conference and Copper Industry Expowill help you grasp the industry pulse, expand your network, and seek business opportunities! SMM cordially invites you to gather in Nanchang, Jiangxi from April 22-25, to unite in the new era and jointly plan for new development!