Critical Materials · MetalpriceAPI · COMEX / LME
Copper price & supply intelligence
Copper is the spine of electrification. Spot moves feed into wire, switchgear, motor, and EV bills of materials within weeks. ElementWatch tracks COMEX/LME, mine output, and inventory in one decision-grade view.
What we track
- COMEX copper spot ($/lb)
- LME warehouse inventory swings
- Chilean, Peruvian, DRC mine output
- Smelter TC/RC charges
- Electrification + grid-infrastructure demand
Who this is for
OEMs and procurement leads in wire/cable, motors, switchgear, EV, HVAC, grid-infrastructure, and renewable build-out.
Decisions ElementWatch supports
- Lock-vs-spot decisions on copper-linked components
- Buffer-stock sizing under inventory tightness
- Surcharge clauses on copper-containing BOMs