Copper futures advanced nearly 1% on Thursday, supported by firm global market trends, optimism over industrial demand, and continued buying by traders.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the July contract gained Rs 11.35, or nearly 1%, to Rs 1,279.45 per kg, while the August contract rose Rs 11.60, or 0.9%, to Rs 1,294.75 per kg.

Market participants attributed the gains to positive global cues and expectations of steady industrial demand for the base metal.