Lead rose to 2,003.78 USD/T on December 2, 2025, up 0.11% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lead's price has fallen 1.32%, and is down 3.99% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lead - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2024, the average price of cadmium in the United States stood at *** U.S. dollars per kilogram. Down from some **** U.S. dollars per kilogram in the previous year, which was was the highest figure reported during the period in consideration. More about cadmium Cadmium is a silvery-white post-transition metal that was first discovered in 1817 in Germany by scientists Freidrich Stromeyer and Karl Hermann. This malleable metal is extracted as a by-product of zinc refinement, and shares similarities with zinc. Its melting temperature is *** degrees Celsius, and it is considered toxic. Because the melting points of cadmium and zinc are different, the two metals can be separated using this method. In the liquid mixture of the two metals, zinc becomes a solid first. After that, the liquid cadmium is left behind. Cadmium in batteries Rechargeable batteries are made with cadmium and nickel. There are two types of batteries: industrial and portable. Industrial batteries are used for things such as emergency brakes, air conditioning, and alarm systems. Portable batteries are used for computer equipment, military communications, and emergency lighting. China is the largest producer of cadmium worldwide, with a refinery production volume estimated at ***** metric tons in 2024. While imports of cadmium into the United States have dropped in recent years, exports of the metal have increased.

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About This Dataset: Copper Prices and Market Trends

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Rhodium is a precious metal that removes pollutants from vehicle exhaust fumes. In February 2020, the price of rhodium was 11,665 U.S. dollars per troy ounce. By May 2020, the price decreased to below 8,000 U.S. dollars per ounce. In April 2021, the price rose to a new high of 28,775 U.S dollars, before decreasing throughout 2022 and early 2023. By December 2024, the average price significantly decreased, reaching around 4,575 U.S. dollars per troy ounce. In comparison, the price for an ounce of rhodium was approximately 5,905 U.S. dollars in August 2022. The rarest metal: Rhodium Rhodium is a rare and precious metal that belongs to the platinum group metals (PGMs), along with platinum, palladium, osmium, iridium, and ruthenium. Due to its scarcity, it is one of the most valuable metals in the world, often exceeding the price of gold. Rhodium is extensively used in the automotive industry to manufacture catalytic converters that reduce harmful emissions. Over the last few years, even with a steady supply, Rhodium demand has risen significantly, exceeding supply due to stricter emission regulations and advancements in the automobile industry. The significance of PGMs in South Africa South Africa is rich in various natural resources, such as metals and minerals. For example, almost all of the total global reserves of PGMs are in South Africa. In 2023, PGMs generated the highest revenue share in the South African mining sector compared to other commodities, amounting to 370 billion rands.

Steel rose to 3,117 CNY/T on December 2, 2025, up 0.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Steel's price has risen 1.30%, but it is still 7.09% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Steel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Copper rose to 5.19 USD/Lbs on December 2, 2025, up 0.35% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 3.22%, and is up 25.36% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2024, one troy ounce of gold had an annual average price of ******** U.S. dollars. Gold pricing determinants Gold is a metal that is considered malleable, ductile, and is known for its bright lustrous yellow color. This transition metal is highly valued as a precious metal for its use in coins, jewelry, and in investments. Gold was also once used as a standard for monetary policies between different countries. The price of gold is determined by daily fixings where participants agree to buy or sell at a set price or to maintain the price through supply and demand control. For gold, companies like Barclays Capital, Scotia-Mocatta, Sociétè Générale, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank are members in gold fixing at the London Bullion Market Association.

Learn about the factors that influence aluminum prices and how the aluminum spot price per ounce is determined by the London Metal Exchange and Commodity Exchange. This article covers supply and demand, global economic conditions, geopolitical events, and technological advancements that impact the aluminum industry.

Data table displaying Hallmarked Precious Metal Scrap Prices including 22ct (916) gold. Scrap Gold Prices change daily in-line with the precious metal LBMA Fixes.

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Tin fell to 39,136 USD/T on December 1, 2025, down 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Tin's price has risen 8.57%, and is up 36.97% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Tin - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

The gram price of nickel is determined by various factors and is subject to market fluctuations. It is an essential metal in the production of stainless steel and has potential for increased demand in the future due to the growth of EVs and renewable energy technologies.

This dataset provides detailed information on the quantity of various precious metals extracted from e-waste of different electronic devices. The metals analyzed include Gold, Aluminum, Silver, Carbon, Platinum, Rhodium, Nickel, Tin, and Lithium. Each entry in the dataset corresponds to a specific electronic device, such as smartphones, gaming consoles, and laptops, with their respective metal contents measured in grams.

Columns:

Item Name:

Type: String Description: Name of the electronic item. This helps in identifying the specific device being referred to. Category:

Type: Categorical (e.g., Cat1, Cat2, Cat3, Cat4) Description: Category of the electronic device. It classifies the item into a broader group, which can impact recovery rates. Brand Name:

Type: Categorical (e.g., Panasonic, Sony, Lenovo, etc.) Description: Brand of the device. Different brands might use different materials and have varying recovery rates. Device Age:

Type: Integer Description: Age of the device in years. This can influence the amount of recoverable materials as devices may degrade over time. Device Condition:

Type: Categorical (e.g., Broken, Average, Good) Description: Condition of the device at the time of recycling. Affects the amount and quality of recoverable materials. Device Type:

Type: Categorical (e.g., Consumer Electronics, Appliance, IT Equipment) Description: Type of electronic device. Different types of devices have different material compositions and recovery rates. Year of Manufacture:

Type: Integer Description: Year the device was manufactured. Older devices may contain different materials compared to newer ones. Gold (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of gold (in grams) present in the device. Aluminum (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of aluminum (in grams) present in the device. Silver (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of silver (in grams) present in the device. Carbon (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of carbon (in grams) present in the device. Platinum (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of platinum (in grams) present in the device. Rhodium (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of rhodium (in grams) present in the device. Nickel (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of nickel (in grams) present in the device. Tin (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of tin (in grams) present in the device. Lithium (g):

Type: Float Description: Amount of lithium (in grams) present in the device. Material Recovery Rate:

Type: Float Description: The percentage of material recovered from the device. This is the target variable for predictive modeling.

In recent years, the German precious metals industry has strategically repositioned itself as an innovation partner for high-tech industries. Rising demand from forward-looking sectors such as photovoltaics, electronics and hydrogen technology has opened up stable growth potential for the industry and reduced its dependence on traditional customer industries. At the same time, the precious metal markets were volatile. The price of gold remained stable between USD 1,450 and USD 2,100 per ounce between October 2019 and January 2024, before an upward trend began in March 2024. In the case of platinum group metals, opposing effects led to market complexity, with the slower e-mobility transformation temporarily stabilising demand for catalytic converters, while substitution effects for rhodium exacerbated the supply situation in industrial applications. Since 2020, industry turnover has grown by an average of 3.5% per year and is expected to reach €24.4 billion in the current year.In 2025, industry turnover is expected to increase by 5.4%. In October 2025, the price of gold exceeded the historic mark of USD 4,000 per ounce for the first time, driven by central bank purchases, interest rate cuts and geopolitical uncertainties. This means considerable increases in turnover and profitability for German precious metal producers, particularly in the recycling business. The ongoing volatility of platinum group metals and the structural dependence on imports require dual risk management, in which long-term supply contracts secure the supply of primary raw materials, while the accelerated expansion of in-house recycling capacities diversifies the supply base and strengthens resilience.By 2030, industry turnover is expected to increase by an average of 0.9% per year to 25.5 billion euros. Over the next five years, the German precious metals industry will increasingly focus its production capacities on promising high-tech segments. Industry players will develop customised solutions for the energy transition, with platinum likely to play a central role as a catalyst in electrolysers for hydrogen production and palladium in fuel cells. Demographic change is establishing the healthcare sector as a strategic growth market in which companies will invest more heavily, particularly in gold nanoparticles for cancer therapy, biosensors and biocompatible implants. Additive manufacturing will fundamentally transform the value chain and open up new sales markets in medical technology and aerospace. Leading processors are likely to expand their research budgets for biotechnological recycling processes such as bioleaching and enter into strategic partnerships with research institutes in order to establish a sustainable circular economy.

Overview

This dataset represents the recorded prices from 1969 to 2024. The data is almost flawlessly recorded, which is incredible for real-world data. With this dataset, you could start comparing the correlations of currency to each metal or investigate when silver was influenced by gold, to name only a few starting cases.

Files

There are 3 files named {metal}_prices.csv where {metal} is either gold, silver or platinum.

Columns

For every file above the following structure is applying: - Date - The date (GMT) in format %d/%m/%Y %H:%M:%S %Z - {metal}_oz_usd_price - US Dollar per ounce (oz) - {metal}_kg_usd_price - US Dollar per kilogram (kg) - {metal}_oz_gbp_price - British Pounds per ounce (oz) - {metal}_kg_gbp_price - British Pounds per kilogram (kg) - {metal}_oz_eur_price - Euro per ounce (oz) - {metal}_kg_eur_price - Euro per kilogram (kg)

Additional Information

The recording time of platinum started later as this asset was officially traded after gold and silver. Euro prices are available from 1999 onwards, as the Euro was established in 1999. Data before this date is not available in EUR.

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Continuously updated Monex bid/ask prices for Gold spot and common bullion products.

As of May 2025, the London (morning fixing) price of an ounce of gold cost an average of ******** U.S. dollars, a slight increase compared to the average monthly morning fixing price of ******** U.S. dollars per ounce in the previous month.

London fixing gold price In January 2020, the average price for an ounce of fine gold was ******** U.S. dollars. It increased to ******** U.S. dollars as of April 2022. Although the monthly price for fine gold fluctuates, the average annual price of fine gold is gradually increasing. In 2001, the price for one ounce of gold was *** U.S. dollars, and by 2012 the price had risen to some ***** U.S. dollars. By 2024, the annual average gold price was nearly ***** dollars per ounce. In that year, global gold demand reached ******* metric tons worldwide. Price determinants of fine gold Fine gold is considered to be almost pure gold, where the value of the metal depends on the percentage of fineness. Twenty-four-carat gold is considered fine gold (from 99.9 percent gold by mass and higher). The London Gold Fix acts as a benchmark for the price of gold. The price of gold is set by the members of the London Gold Market Fixing Ltd undertaken by Barclays and its other members. The price is determined twice per business day at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm based on the London bullion market to settle contracts within the bullion market. The price is based on the equilibrium point between supply and demand agreed upon by participating banks. Gold prices must remain flexible, and gold fixing provides an instantaneous price at specified times.

Aluminum fell to 2,884.05 USD/T on December 2, 2025, down 0.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Aluminum's price has fallen 0.99%, but it is still 10.42% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Aluminum - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.