5 Best Copper Stocks to Invest In Now

4. Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE)

Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) is one of the best copper stocks to invest in now. Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) released its production and sales statistics for fiscal Q1 2026 on April 17, reporting a strong quarter marked by solid production and sales, with multiple assets reaching their highest production levels. Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) reported that copper production totaled 102.3 kt, 13% (11.4 kt) higher year-over-year and driven by record output at Salobo and Sossego, along with a solid performance at Voisey’s Bay polymetallic mines.

The company further reported that iron ore production totaled 69.7 Mt, 3% (2.0 Mt) higher year-over-year, supported by record output at S11D and Brucutu, along with the continued ramp-up of the Capanema and VGR projects. In addition, pellet production reached 8.2 Mt, up 14% (1.0 Mt) year-over-year and driven primarily by improved performance at the Tubarão pelletizing plants. Iron ore sales rose by 4% (2.6 Mt) year-over-year, totaling 68.7 Mt, and were in line with higher production volumes.

Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) produces and exports copper, pellets, iron ore, manganese, and iron alloys. Its operations are divided into the Energy Transition Materials, Iron Solutions, and Coal and Others segments.