Scrap Metal Market News

Scrap metal is the feedstock for secondary steel and aluminium production worldwide. Prices fluctuate with mill demand, export flows, and commodity cycles. This curated feed covers ferrous and non-ferrous scrap developments relevant to dealers and collectors.

MINING.com

Agnico doubles Wallbridge Mining stake to over 19%

The investment is part of a C$56 million private placement of Wallbridge shares.

15 minutes ago
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Freeport says Grasberg on track for full production by end of 2027

Grasberg is now running at 50% of capacity and is expected to reach 65% later this year, Freeport Indonesia's CEO says.

about 4 hours ago

Troilus gold assays underscore M&A potential, analysts say

Highlight assays at the West Rim zone include 19 metres grading 2.69 grams gold per tonne, 3.24 grams silver and 0.03% copper.

Copper prices affect scrap wire, motor windings, and cathode trading terms — check the live price.
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China sets new mining controls, to fast-track strategic reserve buildout

Stricter rules including security reviews on foreign investments in the Chinese mining sector are set to take effect on June 15.

about 5 hours ago
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Gem Diamonds’ large stones lift quarterly revenue

Letšeng’s rare large diamonds lifted quarterly revenue as lower carat sales shifted into the second quarter.

about 6 hours ago
MINING.com

Core Lithium restarts Finniss mine on price rebound

Recovering spodumene prices are prompting Australian lithium producers to revive suspended mines and expansion plans.

about 8 hours ago
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EU targets tungsten, rare earths stockpile to counter China’s grip

Brussels is focusing on strategic reserves and industrial policy due to export curbs revealing vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply.

about 9 hours ago
MINING.com

Graphite One secures site for Alaska-Ohio supply chain  

The company’s flagship Graphite Creek project in Alaska is described by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the country.

about 20 hours ago
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AML awarded $2M US defense contract for domestic heavy magnets 

Company said its manufacturing process expands the possibilities for magnet design, materials, and performance characteristics.

about 23 hours ago
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Gold

Jeff Currie sees gold price pullback before $10,000 run

The former head of commodity research at Goldman Sachs revealed that he has been "short gold" since March.

Gold price shifts affect scrap jewellery, dental gold, and catalyst recovery economics.
MINING.com

Carney fast-tracks $1.5B Nouveau Monde Graphite mine — Canada’s answer to China’s 80% supply control

Ottawa backs the Quebec-based project, billed as the biggest graphite mine in the G7.

1 day ago
MINING.com
Gold

Westgold sells Chalice project to Corazon for $18M

Upon completion, Westgold would emerge as a 19.9% shareholder of Corazon.

Gold price shifts affect scrap jewellery, dental gold, and catalyst recovery economics.
MINING.com

Sherritt drops plan to dissolve Cuban assets

The announcement comes just days after Sherritt said it would be dissolving the 50/50 Moa joint venture.

1 day ago
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Gold

Agnico greenlights $2.4B Hope Bay mine in Nunavut

Hope Bay is expected to produce between 400,000 and 435,000 oz. gold annually over an initial 11-year mine life.

Gold price shifts affect scrap jewellery, dental gold, and catalyst recovery economics.
MINING.com

Colombia pushes Glencore on Cerrejón closure plans

Government wants early transition talks to avoid economic fallout from a future shutdown of its biggest coal mine.

1 day ago
MINING.com

Sigma Lithium fights Brazil ruling after 15% shares slide

Brazilian court ruling and waste allegations pressure Sigma Lithium as the company advances expansion plans for its lithium operation.

1 day ago
MINING.com

Op-Ed: Recovering more metal from leach pads is mining’s quickest win

Faster gains in mining output may come from improving recovery on existing leach pads rather than building new supply.

1 day ago
MINING.com

DOE issues order to keep Michigan coal-fired power plant in operations  

Order directs J.H. Campbell coal-power plant in West Olive to take all steps necessary to remain available to operate and to minimize costs.

2 days ago
MINING.com

EnergyX targets Utah lithium with Compass Minerals partnership 

The company’s latest initiative — internally dubbed “Project Powderhound” — marks EnergyX’s third lithium project and its second in the US.

2 days ago
MINING.com

MinRes reboots Bald Hill lithium mine after 18-month pause

MinRes said it expects to begin ramp-up activities soon, followed by crushing and mining operations next month.

2 days ago
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