Metal & Recycling News

North American Copper Scrap Prices See Slight Rise on the Index- December 18, 2025

The prices of Old Cast and UBC witnessed no change over the previous day.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Posted Mixed Trend on the Index- December 18, 2025

#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were down by CNY 100 per MT.

Precious Metal Scrap Prices: Weekly Market Report (December 12-18, 2025)

Scrap gold prices in the hallmarked segment posted modest jump over the past week, with multiple purity grades edging higher on the ScrapMonster Price Index.

Sawmill Production Flat Over Last 2 Years

In the previous two years, especially in 2024, lumber prices experienced declines as supply outpaced demand.

Lebanon bans Syrian ferrous scrap imports to crack down on illicit trade

The move targets illicit trade, money laundering, and black-economy financing.

UTM Leads Climate Action through E-Waste Recycling Program

Overall, the initiative reflects UTM’s broader institutional strategy of positioning the University as a system leader within the GUCI ecosystem.

3 gold investment types to consider for 2026, according to experts

In a similar vein to ETFs, gold mutual funds allow you to invest in the asset.

Colorado steel mill halts rail shipments to BNSF and UP

Spokespeople for CSX and Norfolk Southern declined to say what manufacturers supply their new rail.

Steel Dynamics Sees Lower Q4 2025 Earnings on Weak Prices, Seasonal Demand

The company cited softer steel pricing and lower seasonal shipments.

Global Lead Market Records Surplus as Inventories Decline- ILZSG

Refined lead metal production expanded at a faster pace, rising 1.7% over the same period.

India Gold Prices Rise as Investment Demand Offsets Weak Jewellery Sales

Large and organised retailers reported relatively stable sales, while smaller jewellers continued to face subdued footfall.

POSCO Expands U.S. Footprint with Stake in Hyundai Steel’s Louisiana Mill

The project carries a total investment value of $5.8 billion, positioning it among the largest overseas steel-sector investments ever made by Korean corporations.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Climb, Steel Holds Steady on the Index– December 17, 2025

316 SS Solid prices were up by CNY 50 per MT.

North American Scrap Metal Prices Jump on the Index, Driven by Copper and Brass- Dec 17, 2025

The prices of Old Cast and UBC witnessed no change over the previous day.

Kansas City Fire Department deploys robot to help battle fire at lumber yard

Fire crews put the robot to use Tuesday morning. KCFD responded at about 6:15 a.m. to a large fire where an outbuilding went up in flames. It housed stacks of lumber.

Copper wire theft on the rise in Tucson

Wire theft is happening all across the city, not just in one part of town, TPD explains.

RecyClass unveils online tool for plastic recyclability assessment

These cover plastic packaging, sorting and recycling processes, and the traceability of recycled plastics. 

Gold Remains Close to Record Highs

Market attention now turns to the delayed CPI report due later today.

AISI Welcomes Johann Steiner to AISI Board of Directors

Steiner has been with Outokumpu for more than a decade and was named to his current position at Outokumpu in October.

EU Steel Market Eyes 2026 Recovery on CBAM, Trade Measures

Speaking to Platts, Marcegaglia said he remains broadly optimistic about annual steel consumption growth, particularly in the second half of the year as the impact of inventory destocking fades.

AF&PA: Weak Printing Demand Weighs on U.S. Paper Shipments

The unbleached paper operating rate declined to 79%, marking its second-lowest level of the year.

Canada Clears $53B Anglo American–Teck Merger to Create Copper Giant

The federal review was completed in just over three months, significantly faster than several recent mining transactions.

EGA Seeks Strategic Equity Partners for Planned Oklahoma Aluminum Smelter

Mitsubishi Corp. is said to be among the companies exploring a possible investment, but negotiations are still at a preliminary phase.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Fall Sharply on the Index – December 16, 2025

The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged lower by CNY 600 per MT.

North American Scrap Metal Prices Fall as Copper and Brass Weaken on the Index– Dec 16, 2025

Copper Radiator scrap prices recorded a decline of $0.01 per Lb.