Silver Prices Soared! SUNSHINE Weekly Metal Prices Tracker: June 2-6, 2025

This week (June 2 to 6, 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

Copper prices mostly rose across countries this week, except for the US, where a significant drop on June 6 led to a weekly decline. 

China: Copper prices in China showed an upward trend this week, with only a minor pullback on June 5. Prices rose from 77,650 CNY/MT (June 3) to 78,930 CNY/MT (June 6), up 1,280 CNY/MT or 1.65%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 1.28%. 

India: Copper prices in India climbed steadily earlier in the week, then dipped slightly on June 6. Prices rose from 867.85 INR/kg (June 2) to 875.8 INR/kg (June 6), an increase of 7.95 INR/kg or 0.92%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 1.85%. 

United Kingdom: Copper prices in the UK showed some fluctuations this week. After a slight increase of 1.23% on June 5, prices edged down again. They rose from 9,616.5 USD/MT (June 2) to 9,693 USD/MT (June 6), a gain of 76.5 USD/MT or 0.80%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 2.05%. 

United States: Copper prices in the US rose earlier in the week but fell significantly on June 6, showing a rise-then-fall pattern. Prices dropped from 4.836 USD/lb (June 2) to 4.8145 USD/lb (June 6), down 0.0215 USD/lb or 0.44%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices still rose significantly by 3.17%. 

Aluminum Prices

Aluminum prices fluctuated within a narrow range this week. China recorded a slight increase, while the other three countries saw declines—most notably the US. 

China: Aluminum prices in China showed a mild upward trend with a small dip on June 5. Prices rose from 19,860 CNY/MT (June 3) to 20,070 CNY/MT (June 6), up 210 CNY/MT or 1.06%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices decreased slightly by 0.52%. 

India: Aluminum prices in India peaked midweek and declined over the last two days. Prices fell from 238.55 INR/kg (June 2) to 237.8 INR/kg (June 6), down 0.75 INR/kg or 0.31%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 1.04%. 

United Kingdom: Aluminum prices in the UK trended downward. After a brief rebound on June 4, prices dropped again, from 2,466 USD/MT (June 2) to 2,450.5 USD/MT (June 6), a decrease of 15.5 USD/MT or 0.63%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased slightly by 0.27%. 

United States: Aluminum prices in the US rose slightly early in the week but dropped 2.27% on June 6, resulting in a weekly decline. Prices fell from 2,393.5 USD/MT (June 2) to 2,355.5 USD/MT (June 6), down 38 USD/MT or 1.59%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices rose slightly by 0.58%. 

Gold Prices

Gold prices declined across all countries this week, with the US recording the largest drop and China showing relative stability. 

China: Gold prices in China remained relatively stable, falling slightly from 782.4 CNY/g (June 3) to 782.3 CNY/g (June 6), a minimal decrease of 0.1 CNY/g or 0.01%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 1.57%. 

India: Gold prices in India fell overall despite a 0.88% gain on June 4. Prices dropped from 9,795.3 INR/g (June 2) to 9,703.6 INR/g (June 6), down 91.7 INR/g or 0.94%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 2.53%. 

United States: Gold prices in the U.S. followed a downward path, with a brief rebound on June 4 before further declines. Prices fell from 3,380.8 USD/oz t (June 2) to 3,308.2 USD/oz t (June 6), a drop of 72.6 USD/oz t or 2.15%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 0.57%. 

Silver Prices

Silver prices surged across all countries this week. After a calm start, the last two days brought sharp gains—especially in the U.S., where prices rose over 9%. 

China: Silver prices in China steadily increased early in the week, then surged on June 6. Prices rose from 8,442 CNY/kg (June 3) to 8,842 CNY/kg (June 6), an increase of 400 CNY/kg or 4.74%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices jumped by 7.62%. 

India: Silver prices in India showed continuous growth, with a single-day surge over 3% on June 5 pushing them above 105,000 INR/kg. Prices rose from 101,011 INR/kg (June 2) to 105,459 INR/kg (June 6), up 4,448 INR/kg or 4.40%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices increased by 8.70%. 

United States: After a brief dip on June 3, silver prices in the US rebounded sharply—gaining over 3% on June 5 and continuing upward on June 6. Prices rose from 34.79 USD/oz t (June 2) to 35.99 USD/oz t (June 6), an increase of 1.2 USD/oz t or 3.45%. Compared to the previous week (reference date: May 30), prices surged by 9.14%.