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worldsteel Highlights Necessity of Steel in Building Sustainable Infrastructure

Leading steel producers such as Tata Steel has been a major partner in the iconic nation-building infrastructure projects.

WGC: Chinese Gold Reserves Surged; Wholesale Demand Dropped

The Chinese central bank added 5 tonnes to its total gold holdings during the month. Gold now accounts for approximately 4.6% of the country’s total reserves.

16th April, 2024: Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Dropped on Index

309 SS and 316 SS prices registered decline by CNY 200 per MT each when compared with the prior day.

International Paper Announced Agreement to Acquire DS Smith

The transaction is valued at approximately $9.9 billion.

16th April, 2024: Scrap Gold, Silver and Platinum Prices Dropped on Index

In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices were down by $ 32.52 per Oz.

Barrick Gold On Track to Meet 2024 Output Targets

Similarly, the dip in preliminary Q1 copper production was mainly attributed to lower grades mined at Lumwana.

Dow Calls for Boosted Efforts to End Plastic Pollution

The key is to design high-performance plastics that consume fewer raw materials, while ensuring durability, reusability and recyclability.

Mark Zuckerberg Visits an Old Gold Mine Where Scientists Now Study Atomic Particles

He also spoke with another worker there who had toiled at the site years ago when it was still a gold mine.

More Tools on the Way to Combat Catalytic Converter Theft in Washington

Brad Tower with Radius Recycling also spoke out in support of the legislation.

Biden May Triple Tariffs on Chinese Steel and Aluminum

The shipbuilding probe will be part of Biden's overall review of Trump's tariffs on some $300 billion worth of Chinese imports.

Lumber Prices Remain Soft on Sagging Demand

Compared to the same week last year, when it was US$335 mfbm, that week’s price is up by +$117, or +35%.

United States Scrap Metal Prices

Lead-Solid Lead	0.70$US/Lb
Lead Wheel Weights	0.24$US/Lb
Scrap Auto Batteries	0.22$US/Lb
Aluminum Radiators	0.35$US/Lb
MLC Clips	0.73$US/Lb
6061 Extrusions	0.63$US/Lb
UBC	0.71$US/Lb
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean)	0.72$US/Lb