Metal & Recycling News
Most copper grades experienced slight week-on-week declines, with #3 Copper–Light Copper scrap posting the steepest drop of 4.09% compared to the previous week.
The prices of Old Cast and UBC dipped by $0.01 per Lb over the previous day.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were down by CNY 250 per MT.
In the meantime, hallmarked and non-hallmarked silver prices were up slightly up upon comparison with the previous week’s prices.
Canfor anticipates continued uncertainty in North American lumber markets through 2026.
Despite this, the stockpile is not a sustainable answer to its demand. At present, only 5% of global mined copper production takes place in the USA.
In May 2025, IFC introduced the Harmonized Circular Economy Finance Guidelines at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brazil.
Gold ETFs do have an important limitation, though: Investors don't own physical gold when they buy shares.
Shares in Thyssenkrupp turned positive on the news and were up as much as 2.2%.
A breakdown of product categories shows mixed performance compared with the same month last year.
Founded in 2020, Cartomanabí operates a corrugated packaging facility with an annual production capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes.
SSR Mining added that it is also reviewing its remaining assets in Turkey, including its 20% earned interest in the Hod Maden Project development project.
Alcoa Corporation announced that Emily Olson will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer starting April 6, 2026.
316 SS Solid prices edged higher by CNY 150 per MT.
Mixed Aluminum Turnings prices also edged higher by $0.01 per Lb.
According to a report by The Guardian, copper prices surged 35% in 2025 due to fears of a potential shortage of the metal.
Depending on the findings, Irvine said it may be possible to qualify for immunity from prosecution in terms of the Commission’s Corporate Leniency Policy.
Canadian consumers reportedly use their electronics for as long as or even longer than consumers in most other higher-income countries.
Investors now await the weekly U.S. jobless claims data due later in the day and the U.S. employment report for February on Friday.
The uncertain geopolitical situation is likely to negatively influence steel demand in the EU, sources said.
Several Chinese steel exporters have halted new offers to regional buyers as freight rates surge and insurers withdraw cargo coverage.
SB 54 sets binding plastic reduction and recycling performance goals over the next decade, requiring producers to lower plastic volumes while improving recyclability and reuse rates.
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan led monthly purchases, adding 9 tonnes and extending its buying streak that began in October.
The figures indicate stable operating conditions across U.S. steel mills, with utilization rates holding above 78% for consecutive weeks.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices were down by CNY 100 per MT each on the Index.