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North American copper scrap prices record marginal rise on 29th July, 2016
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Published on August 01,2016 11:17 AM Scrap Metals
The North American copper scrap prices edged higher slightly on July 29th, Friday

TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American copper scrap prices climbed higher marginally onScrapMonster Price Index  as on July 29th, Friday.

The price of Alternator scrap remained unchanged over the previous day. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing rose by $0.01 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also up by $0.01 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright went higher by $ 0.01 per Lb.

The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery remained flat. #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices held steady. #3 Copper-Light copper prices went higher by $0.01 per Lb to reach $1.80 per Lb.

The prices of Copper Radiator scrap remained flat relative to previous day’s levels. Copper Transformer Scrap prices remained unchanged. CuYokes and Cu/Al Radiator Ends prices too reported no change from the previous day.

Meanwhile, the prices of Cu/Al Radiators and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe held steady on July 29th, 2016.

Harness Wire 35% Recovery and Heater cores prices remained flat over the day.

The price of Romex Wire and Scrap Electric Motors too held steady.

The prices of Starters, Sealed units and Xmas Lights maintained previous day price levels.

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