Sims is part of Australian recycling loop

The global recycling company is working with Rio Tinto and extrusions producer Capral on an aluminum recycling collection, processing and smelting loop.

RMDAS April figures show recycled steel price setback

Steel mills paid from $20 to $40 less per ton for benchmark recycled steel grades in late March and the first three weeks in April.

Tariff uncertainty affects nonferrous scrap flows

The uncertainty about tariffs has contributed to a slowdown in prime nonferrous scrap generation, according to an industry source.

Recycled steel price crosses $500 per ton threshold

Steel mills in the northern U.S. have been paying $501 per ton for prompt ferrous scrap in March, according to RMDAS.

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Ferrous market upward price momentum continues into March

Domestic mills reportedly will pay from $20 to $40 more per ton for benchmark ferrous scrap grades in March compared with the previous month.

RMDAS figures show February surge in recycled steel’s value

Prompt scrap grades have gained the most value in the first six weeks of 2025, according to MSA Inc.’s RMDAS price tracking data.

US ferrous scrap, DRI consumption rise in 2024

U.S. Geological Survey also calculates an 88 percent steel appliance recycling rate for last year and a 71 percent rate for rebar scrap.

Winter supply hiccups spur ferrous price boost

Prices are up but volumes are declining as winter weather whips through the United States.

RMDAS figures portray US recycled steel price boost

Mill buying figures for late December through mid-January show ferrous scrap prices posting bigger gains in the Midwest and South.

Demand headwinds blow

The North American ferrous market felt pressure in 2024 that is likely to continue in the new year.

A world of caution

The global ferrous and nonferrous metals sectors likely will continue facing headwinds this year.