Scrap Metal News
Recycling industry news and updates from global markets
October 08,2026 07:00 AM
Mixed price trends were observed in regional square billets markets in September. In the Gulf states and China, prices fell by the end of the month. Prices for Russian square billets in the Black Sea…
October 07,2026 07:00 AM
India's steel ministry is unlikely to push for any new measures to curb cheap imports in the near term, turning down a request from domestic steelmakers, according to a government source with direct knowledge…
October 06,2026 12:00 PM
The American steel producer Nucor has once again raised the spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled coils by $10 per short tonne compared with the previous week. This is stated in the company’s letter to customers…
October 05,2026 06:00 AM
The price situation in regional pig iron markets in September showed mixed trends. In the Black Sea region, India and China, prices rose slightly, whilst pig iron prices in Brazil fell by $20/t to $445/t…
October 02,2026 12:00 PM
Nucor-Yamato Steel (a division of Nucor Corporation and a joint venture with Yamato Kogyo) and Gerdau Long Steel North America have raised their prices for various types of beams and piles.
October 01,2026 06:00 AM
In the first half of this year, the European Union reduced its steel exports to third countries by 20% year-on-year. This is shown by the latest report from the European Steel Association (EUROFER), Economic…
September 30,2026 12:00 PM
The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel has announced a price increase of 5,000 yen per tonne ($32 per tonne) across its entire range of flat products, pipes and light sections for the domestic market. This…
September 29,2026 04:00 AM
The American steel producer Nucor has once again raised its spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled coils by $10 per short tonne compared with the previous week. This is stated in the company’s letter to customers…
September 28,2026 05:00 AM
Unlike at the start of the month, iron ore prices on the Chinese market fluctuated within a narrow range for the rest of September, falling below $100/t.
September 25,2026 06:00 AM
The global steel industry is currently facing two interlinked challenges: tackling the issue of excess production capacity and preparing for a low-emission future. This is set out in the report by the…
September 24,2026 05:00 AM
Global prices for coking coal at the end of September are showing volatility, but remain significantly higher than August levels. According to Kallanish, the price of high-quality coking coal FOB Australia…
September 23,2026 05:00 AM
The global market for hot-rolled coils showed mixed trends in September 2026. In the US, prices rose steadily due to limited spot supply and longer lead times. European producers are determined to raise…