Copper Leads Weekly Surge in Global Commodity Prices as DRC Mining Products Show Mixed Trends
Copper Prices Rise to $12,836/Ton as DRC Mining Commodities Record Mixed Market Performance (April 20–25)
Copper maintained its upward trajectory on international markets during the week of April 20–25, extending a steady rally observed in recent weeks.
According to projections from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), copper is expected to trade at $12,836 per ton, up from $12,148 the previous week, marking an increase of $688 per ton.
Broad-Based Movement Across Key Minerals
The positive momentum is not limited to copper. Several other mineral exports from the DRC are also projected to record price increases over the same period, reflecting continued volatility and strong demand in global commodity markets.
Gold Strengthens Further
Gold prices are expected to rise to $153.87 per gram, compared to $151.88 the previous week.
This continues a broader upward trend, following earlier peaks in March 2026 when gold surpassed $170 per gram on international markets.
Tin and Wolframite Post Gains
Tin is also on an upward path, with prices projected at $48,231 per ton, up from $46,480, representing a weekly gain of $1,751.
Wolframite follows a similar trend, expected to reach $76,351 per ton, compared to $74,868 previously, an increase of $1,483.
Silver Ore Continues Positive Trend
Silver ore is also performing strongly, with prices forecast at $2.47 per gram, up from $2.38, confirming steady demand in precious metal markets.
Selective Downward Adjustments in Strategic Metals
Despite the overall positive outlook, some key minerals are expected to experience price declines during the week.
Cobalt Slightly Declines
Cobalt is projected to dip marginally to $55,604 per ton, compared to $55,615 the previous week, reflecting relative market stabilization.
Tantalum and Concentrates Under Pressure
Tantalum is expected to fall from $792 to $777 per kilogram, while tantalum concentrate is forecast to register the sharpest decline of the week, dropping to $32,773 per ton from $34,988.
Mixed Global Commodity Dynamics
Overall, the DRC’s mining export basket reflects a mixed but active global commodities environment.
While strategic metals such as copper, tin, and gold continue to benefit from sustained demand, others including cobalt and tantalum derivatives are experiencing price corrections.
This divergence highlights ongoing market sensitivity to industrial demand cycles, supply chain adjustments, and global economic conditions affecting mineral trade flows.
