Iron Ore Market News

Iron ore is the primary raw material for steel production, with price benchmarks set by Australian and Brazilian cargoes. Mining output data, Chinese demand figures, and shipping rates all move the market. This feed is curated for ferrous traders and mill buyers.

Recycling Today

Kobelco acquires majority stake in CNH construction equipment

The Japanese manufacturer has agreed to buy a 70 percent stake in the CNH business unit that includes Case and New Holland construction equipment.

about 7 hours ago
Recycling Today
Steel
Scrap

Turkish EAF mill experiences deadly explosion

More than 15 people reportedly have been killed after an overhead crane carrying molten steel collapsed into a furnace at a recycled-content mill in Aliaga, Turkey.

Mill demand and export data signal shifts in HMS and steel scrap values for all grades.
Recycling Today
Copper

Mueller earnings rise in high copper price environment

The maker of copper and brass products has reported increased earnings for nine consecutive financial quarters.

Copper prices affect scrap wire, motor windings, and cathode trading terms — check the live price.

Vale Base Metals to triple earnings to $5B for 2026, CEO says

VBM produced 382,300 tonnes of copper and 177,200 tonnes of nickel in 2025, increases of 10% and 11%, respectively.

Copper prices affect scrap wire, motor windings, and cathode trading terms — check the live price.
MINING.com

Alphamin directs Congo tin to new US smelter

The initial two-year deal covers up to 3,600 tonnes of contained tin annually from Bisie.

about 14 hours ago
MINING.com
Steel

Blast at steel plant kills 16 in Turkey

Another 13 people were injured following the blast, and 10 others are still waiting to be rescued.

Mill demand and export data signal shifts in HMS and steel scrap values for all grades.
MINING.com
Copper

Copper price bounces after worst week since March amid scramble for metal in China

The Yangshan premium for copper shipped into China climbed to a record $230 a tonne on Monday, spot premiums in Shanghai have tripled in two weeks, and deliverable stocks on the SHFE would cover less than a day of Chinese consumption.

Copper prices affect scrap wire, motor windings, and cathode trading terms — check the live price.

Eramet targets debt reset with lithium, nickel sales

Investors have expressed interest in a minority stake in Centenario-Ratones and a substantial part of Eramet’s 38.7% interest in Weda Bay Nickel.

about 19 hours ago
Recycling Today

Comstock reports net loss in Q3, divests mining assets

The company reported an $800,000 net loss following the completion of the sale of its remaining mining-related assets.

about 19 hours ago
MINING.com
Copper
Gold

Meridian weighs $400 million investment decision for Cabaçal mine 

Meridian’s copper-gold mine in Brazil has received more than twenty financing proposals.

Copper prices affect scrap wire, motor windings, and cathode trading terms — check the live price.
Recycling Today
Scrap

The metal recycling industry’s evolution

A Scrap Expo panel explored the evolution of the metals recycling industry from junk yards to manufacturers of specification-grade materials.

Scrap market sentiment directly impacts dealer margins — see live prices and active listings.
Recycling Today

Aduro completes longest pilot campaign to date

The campaign ran for 120 hours over five days and built on a similar operating stretch in September.

about 21 hours ago
MINING.com
Gold

Barrick targets November filing for North American IPO

The offering follows an August agreement with Newmont to contribute to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture.

Gold price shifts affect scrap jewellery, dental gold, and catalyst recovery economics.
Recycling Today

Supersede raises $13M to expand production

The Series A round is intended to scale the company’s U.S. manufacturing of structural materials and help facilitate its entry into the construction market.

about 21 hours ago
MINING.com
Copper

$32 billion later, Codelco’s future hinges on private partners

Board chairman Bernardo Fontaine is sounding the alarm over falling copper output, soaring costs and deep-rooted management failures.

Copper prices affect scrap wire, motor windings, and cathode trading terms — check the live price.
MINING.com
Copper

Codelco, Pucobre clear key hurdle for $870 million copper mine

Chilean partners plan to begin construction in 2027 on a copper operation featuring solar power and a seawater supply system.

Copper prices affect scrap wire, motor windings, and cathode trading terms — check the live price.
Recycling Today

A look at MRF Ops 2026

about 23 hours ago
MINING.com

American Rare Earths begins testing US rare earth metal production

Ore from Wyoming's Halleck Creek has entered continuous processing trials as the miner seeks to advance domestic magnet supply chains.

about 24 hours ago

IGO’s Nova nickel mine bows out with production beat

Nova’s final output exceeded guidance for three metals as the Australian site prepares for conversion to lithium processing.

1 day ago
Recycling Today
Steel

Tenaris earnings rise year on year

The global steel producer says activity in the oil and gas sector has remained steady in 2026.

Mill demand and export data signal shifts in HMS and steel scrap values for all grades.
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