Traders said better demand from consuming industries and a firm trend in global markets mainly led to the recovery in copper prices.
Globally, copper for delivery in three-months rose 1.1 per cent to USD 4,811.50 per metric tonne On the London Metal Exchange.
In the national capital, copper mixed scrap rose by Rs 2 to Rs 360 per kg.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 96-102, Nickel plate (4x4) Rs 837-842, gun metal scrap Rs 227, Bell metal scrap Rs 229, copper mixed scrap Rs 360, chadri deshi Rs 295.