iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF
ICOPDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | $0.27 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 |
| January 5, 2026 | $0.03 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 |
| December 19, 2025 | $0.59 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| December 20, 2024 | $0.42 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF has rewarded shareholders with 7 dividend payments over the past 3 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ICOP shares during this period received a total of $2.22 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.27/share was paid 30 days ago, on June 18, 2026.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2023, the dividend payout has decreased by 50.8%, from $0.55 to $0.27.
Company News
The US, EU, and Japan are coordinating efforts to counter China's dominance in critical minerals processing and supply chains. The US launched Project Vault ($12B) to stockpile critical minerals and passed the Critical Mineral Dominance Act. Copper demand is surging due to AI data centers, EVs, and defense needs, with prices hitting record highs....
President Trump announced a surprise 50% import tariff on copper, causing copper prices to spike to $5.90 per pound and creating potential market disruptions in copper-intensive sectors.
Rio Tinto plans to invest $1.2 billion to modernize its Isle-Maligne hydroelectric power plant in Quebec, aiming to secure low-carbon aluminum production and improve the plant's efficiency and reliability.
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining have finalized a joint venture for the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia. Sumitomo will pay Rio Tinto up to $430.4 million for a 30% stake, with Rio Tinto leading development and operations.
Copper prices are rallying amid a rush to build data centers and the continued electrification of the global economy as well as tight supply conditions.
