Copper scrap supplies decreased in the first half. Copper prices have surged in recent months as China has ramped up…
Inside a steelmaking plant. Steel production may be picking up again after the COVID-19 pandemic sent it reeling. Steel producers…
Recyclers are pushing federal regulators for relief from demurrage fees associated with precision scheduled railroading. Lobbyists and representatives from recycling…
South Dakota recyclers now need to keep photocopies of the IDs provided by customers who sell more than $100 of…
Recyclers increasingly face transportation issues due to an ongoing labor shortage, particularly for drivers. Job openings often exceed the supply…
China’s new import quotas on copper scrap will further limit export opportunities for US recyclers. Continuing its efforts to protect…
UPDATED: Kansas scrap yards could have to report purchases to a new state database within a year from now. Recently…
President Donald Trump’s decision to delay an increase in tariffs on Chinese exports could indicate that the end of a…
Lithium batteries are dangerous for recycling centers. Used to power popular accessories such as smartphones and cameras, the batteries are…
Tariffs. Trade wars. Consumption shifts. All raise questions about the long-term direction of aluminum prices. At $2,011 per ton, the…