Metal & Recycling News
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.
Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day.
The North American precious metals scrap market saw a significant upswing during the week of November 28- December 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.
The Energy Transition Institute was launched in 2022, with a mission to help communities, industries and governments meet rising global energy demands.
Finn also suggests having a central processing unit where people can recycle e-waste with some level of control.
Domtar will continue to monitor market conditions and adjust its production plans accordingly.
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.
Earlier this year, the company made plans to stop shipping in those slabs.
The award ceremony was held on December 1, 2025, in Berlin.
In North America, mills are reducing inventories ahead of year-end, and 2026 supply negotiations are progressing slowly.
Glencore will now begin a pre-feasibility study, with both parties targeting a finalized agreement in the first half of next year.
Regional first-place winners from both the Industry and University Student categories will compete for the world title next April.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices saw no variation on the Index.
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed slight increase on the Index.
The project also will provide “access to a consistent supply of diverse, high-grade recycled plastics from Direct Polymers.
Zepeda urged the community to call 911 if they see someone stealing copper wire.
The company had previously shut down its Dillard facility in Douglas County, when it decided to exit the hard plywood industry in September 2025.
In response, rate futures priced in nearly a 90% chance of a 25 bps cut next week.
Carney announced the new 25% levy on steel derivative products as part of a suite of measures to help producers.
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.
The report expands on Pew’s 2020 analysis, examining not only consumer plastics but also “hidden” sources in construction, agriculture, and transportation.
Brazil also recorded strong demand, adding 16 tonnes in its second consecutive month of purchases, bringing reserves to 161 tonnes.
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.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were flat on the Index.