ICSG revises 2024 copper forecast
Production growth had been forecasted at 3.7% by the group in October 2023.
Category: Scrap Sources
UAW workers ratify Daimler Truck NA pact
The four-year agreement passed with 94.5% of members voting in favor
RMU Survey: Prices for ferrous, non-ferrous unlikely to fall soon
On the ferrous side, about two-thirds of the respondents indicated ferrous scrap prices would remain stable, while one-quarter thought they would rise in May.
Housing starts slip to seven-month low in March
The decline is accredited to higher-than-expected interest and inflation rates, as well as higher supply costs and tighter lending conditions for builders
U.S. light-vehicle sales slip in March, still better than a year ago
Auto sales were lower as the first quarter closed out, driven largely in part due to continued elevated prices and interest rates.
Final Thoughts: A non-ferrous supply slump drags on
Non-ferrous recycled metals supply slump continues, but for how long? And ferrous recycled metals forecast to be cloudy for May.
Miller on Ferrous: The most underappreciated grade
With intriguing spreads between regions and a potential to curb price surges, #1 HMS might just be the unsung hero of the industry's future.
Korean firm buys Kataman Metals for $55 million
Kataman Metals globally trades about 300,000 tons of copper, aluminum, iron, and other scrap raw materials annually.
Peterson: Unraveling the enigma of April's scrap market dynamics
April's scrap market defies expectations with unexpected trends and surprising stability.
Interest rates, weather hit Radius Recycling's earnings
“Without question, current conditions in the scrap markets remain challenging,” Tamara Lundgren, chairman and CEO, said.