Metal & Recycling News

North American Copper Scrap Prices Report Small Drop on the Index- December 4, 2025

The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright, and #3 Copper- Light Copper declined by $0.05 per Lb.  

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Record Notable Gains on the Index- December 4, 2025

Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day.

Precious Metal Scrap Prices: Weekly Market Report (Nov 28- Dec 4, 2025)

The North American precious metals scrap market saw a significant upswing during the week of November 28- December 4, 2025.

Scrap Metal Prices: Weekly Market Report- Nov 28- Dec 4, 2025

Copper scrap prices mostly recorded week-on-week increase. However, a few categories such as Cu/Al Radiators, Cu/Al Radiator Ends and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe held steady on the Index.

University of Houston Researchers Call for Unified Approach to Recycling Plastics

The Energy Transition Institute was launched in 2022, with a mission to help communities, industries and governments meet rising global energy demands.

E-waste recycling in Ghana exposes workers to toxic pollution and health risks

Finn also suggests having a central processing unit where people can recycle e-waste with some level of control.

Domtar announces temporary curtailment of lumber production

Domtar will continue to monitor market conditions and adjust its production plans accordingly.

Gold prices forecast to surge 30% next year amid flight to safety

Gold futures slipped 0.3% to $4,220.10 per ounce, while spot gold retreated 0.3% to $4,190.13 an ounce at the time of writing.

U.S. Steel to restart second blast furnace at Granite City Works

Earlier this year, the company made plans to stop shipping in those slabs.

Novelis Honored with 2025 German Ecodesign Prize for Innovative Recycled Aluminium Sheet

The award ceremony was held on December 1, 2025, in Berlin.

Volatile Prices and Sluggish Demand Weigh on Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Markets

In North America, mills are reducing inventories ahead of year-end, and 2026 supply negotiations are progressing slowly.

Codelco, Glencore Move Forward with Large-Scale Copper Smelter Project in Chile

Glencore will now begin a pre-feasibility study, with both parties targeting a finalized agreement in the first half of next year.

worldsteel Shortlists Finalists for the steelChallenge-20 Global Championship

Regional first-place winners from both the Industry and University Student categories will compete for the world title next April.

Chinese Scrap Metal Market See Notable Price Jump on the Index- December 3, 2025

Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices saw no variation on the Index.

December 3, 2025-North American Copper, Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices Jumped on the Index

The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed slight increase on the Index.

New partnership in Denver aims to improve plastic circularity

The project also will provide “access to a consistent supply of diverse, high-grade recycled plastics from Direct Polymers.

Richmond struggles to keep streetlights on as copper wire thefts surge

Zepeda urged the community to call 911 if they see someone stealing copper wire.

Roseburg Forest Products Closes Lumber Operations in Weed

The company had previously shut down its Dillard facility in Douglas County, when it decided to exit the hard plywood industry in September 2025.

Gold Remains Close to 6-Week High

In response, rate futures priced in nearly a 90% chance of a 25 bps cut next week.

Canada will tax American steel

Carney announced the new 25% levy on steel derivative products as part of a suite of measures to help producers.

Vale–Glencore Partnership Targets $2 Billion Copper Project in Canada

The proposed Sudbury Basin project, valued between $1.6 billion and $2 billion, could produce 880,000 metric tons of copper over 21 years, Vale said in a statement.

Global Plastic Pollution to Exceed 280 Million Mtpa by 2040, Warns Pew Report

The report expands on Pew’s 2020 analysis, examining not only consumer plastics but also “hidden” sources in construction, agriculture, and transportation.

WGC: World Central Bank Gold Demand Surges 36% in October

Brazil also recorded strong demand, adding 16 tonnes in its second consecutive month of purchases, bringing reserves to 161 tonnes.

Global E-Waste Surge Sparks New Avenues for IT Asset Recovery Leader Mender

The UN’s latest Global E-Waste Monitor warns that discarded electronics are piling up far faster than they are being responsibly recycled—highlighting a widening sustainability gap.

Chinese Scrap Metal Market Shows Divergent Trends on the Index- December 2, 2025

The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were flat on the Index.