Copper prices traded higher, underpinned by spending on green infrastructure and a weaker dollar. : Curated markets data, exclusive trading recommendations, Independent equity analysis & actionable investment ideas Copper prices on April 26 surged to Rs 753.50 per kg after touching a new lifetime high of Rs 754.20 during intraday on the MCX. The base metal extended gain after a gap-up open in the evening session to trade at day’s high. The non-ferrous metal has been trading higher than 5, 20, 50, 100 and 200 days' moving averages on the daily chart for the May series.