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March 14, 2025: Scrap Gold and Silver Prices Increased, Platinum Dipped on the Index

In the Non-Hallmarked category, the 14-carat gold scrap prices edged higher by $ 26.29 per Oz.

DRC, Zambia to Lead Africa’s Copper Market Growth

During the previous year, copper production by the DRC totalled around 3.3 million metric tons, recording a year-on-year growth of 12.6%.

SAIL Announced Significant Expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant

The mega green field expansion project will be implemented in approximately 1,200 acres of land on the south eastern side of the plant.

IAMGOLD Receives Federal Support for Mine Electrification

As part of the project, the IAMGOLD Cote Gold mine will acquire electric-powered dewatering pumps and mobile lighting towers, replacing the diesel-powered equipment currently in use at the mine.

Environmental Groups Celebrate World Water Day Early to Shed Light on Microplastic Pollution

The pellets are especially dangerous to birds, fish and turtles because they look like fish eggs or tadpoles, basically “food”.

TEAM: U.S. Tariffs on Timber will Make a Bad Situation Worse

When it comes to timber, Wong said, different regions demand different grades of wood.

UBS Boosts Gold Target to $3,200 as Trade Risks Stay Elevated

UBS joins a number of other banks that have in recent weeks hoisted their price targets for the yellow metal.

Chamber Sells Land to New York-based Steel Company

The New York-based company will manufacture and distribute industrial steel fabrication products from the Jessup location, chamber officials said.

WastAway Builds Brand, Network at Top Biofuels, Waste Recycling Conference

WastAway is poised for explosive growth in the coming years.

University of Massachusetts Grads Show Off their AI-Powered Robotic Trash Sorter

rStream has piloted its automated trash-sorting AI at the UMass dining commons and the UMass Waste Recovery and Transfer Facility, practicing its identification and separation of plastic, paper and cardboard.

County Executive Adam Bello Announces New Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program For Schools in Monroe County, NY

The pilot program will provide matching funds up to $5,000 for any of the 18 local school districts, including BOCES 1 & 2, to implement new or expanded initiatives.

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United States Scrap Metal Prices

Lead-Solid Lead	0.70$US/Lb
Lead Wheel Weights	0.24$US/Lb
Scrap Auto Batteries	0.22$US/Lb
Aluminum Radiators	0.31$US/Lb
MLC Clips	0.77$US/Lb
6061 Extrusions	0.67$US/Lb
UBC	0.75$US/Lb
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean)	0.77$US/Lb