Gold Prices Climbed! SUNSHINE Weekly Metal Prices Tracker: June 30-July 4, 2025

This week (June 30 to July 4, 2025), metal prices exhibited some fluctuations across different markets. Based on the price data from the China, India, UK, and US Exchanges on the SUNSHINE, the following is a report on Copper, Aluminum, Gold, and Silver prices. 

Copper Prices 

During the week of June 30 to July 4, 2025, copper prices showed divergent trends across countries. Prices in China and the UK recorded slight declines, while India and the US posted modest gains. The US experienced the largest increase and most volatile movements. 

China: Copper prices in China fluctuated slightly this week. After remaining relatively stable midweek, prices dropped sharply on Friday, declining from 80,100 CNY/MT (June 30) to 79,730 CNY/MT (July 4), a decrease of 0.46%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the price also fell by 0.44%. 

India: Copper prices in India rose steadily in the first half of the week and declined slightly thereafter, ending with a modest gain from 889.5 INR/kg (June 30) to 891.9 INR/kg (July 4), up 0.27%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 0.44%. 

United Kingdom: Copper prices in the UK initially rose and then quickly declined, returning to near the weekly opening level. Overall, prices dropped from 9,869 USD/MT (June 30) to 9,864.5 USD/MT (July 4), a marginal decrease of 0.05%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the drop was 0.14%. 

United States: Copper prices in the US were highly volatile this week, peaking above 5.15 USD/Lb before pulling back. Prices increased from 5.0545 USD/Lb (June 30) to 5.0845 USD/Lb (July 3), up 0.59%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 0.37%. 

Aluminum Prices 

Aluminum prices showed limited fluctuations this week, with markets broadly consolidating at high levels. 

China: Aluminum prices in China showed mild weakness with narrow fluctuations, falling from 20,730 CNY/MT (June 30) to 20,635 CNY/MT (July 4), down 95 CNY/MT or 0.46%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the decrease was 0.70%. 

India: Aluminum prices in India followed a choppy, slightly weaker trend, rising early in the week before declining. Prices fell from 249.75 INR/kg (June 30) to 248.5 INR/kg (July 4), a decrease of 1.25 INR/kg or 0.50%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), prices increased by 0.67%. 

United Kingdom: Aluminum prices in the UK rose early in the week and then declined slightly, dropping from 2,597.5 USD/MT (June 30) to 2,590 USD/MT (July 4), a decrease of 7.5 USD/MT or 0.29%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), prices fell by 0.19%. 

United States: US aluminum prices rose steadily, with an increase from 2,522.25 USD/MT (June 30) to 2,532.25 USD/MT (July 3), up 10 USD/MT or 0.40%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 1.12%. 

Gold Prices 

Gold prices across countries showed limited volatility this week, trending upward before retreating slightly. 

China: Gold prices in China rose early in the week and then stabilized, increasing from 765.78 CNY/g (June 30) to 774.88 CNY/g (July 4), a rise of 9.10 CNY/g or 1.19%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 1.21%. 

India: Gold prices in India were relatively volatile, peaking midweek and then pulling back. Prices rose from 9,607.5 INR/g (June 30) to 9,699 INR/g (July 4), a gain of 91.5 INR/g or 0.95%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 1.59%. 

United States: US gold prices showed noticeable movement, peaking on July 2 before retreating slightly. Prices rose from 3,306.9 USD/oz t (June 30) to 3,322.3 USD/oz t (July 3), up 15.4 USD/oz t or 0.47%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the gain was 1.62%. 

Silver Prices 

Silver prices across countries generally trended upward, with India recording the most significant gain, while China experienced greater volatility. 

China: Silver prices in China fluctuated early in the week before surging, reaching a weekly high on July 3. Prices rose from 8,753 CNY/kg (June 30) to 8,919 CNY/kg (July 4), a gain of 166 CNY/kg or 1.90%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 1.54%. 

India: Silver prices in India rose steadily throughout the week, with strong gains on July 3 and 4. Prices increased from 105,449 INR/kg (June 30) to 108,429 INR/kg (July 4), a jump of 2,980 INR/kg or 2.83%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 3.04%. 

United States: US silver prices rebounded beginning July 1 and peaked on July 2 before easing slightly. Prices rose from 35.995 USD/oz t (June 30) to 36.405 USD/oz t (July 3), up 0.41 USD/oz t or 1.14%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: June 27), the increase was 1.58%.