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Sunday, 31 August 2008
 

Tata Steel Q1 net up at Rs 3900 cr


Global steel prices have corrected by $60-100 per tonne from their peak. Scrap prices have dropped by 24% to $435 per tonne over the past month. ...
sify.com

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Scrap steel brings headaches


HA NOI — Scrap steel imports are still posing a problem to authorities and import enterprises, who still haven’t found an effective way of importing enough ...
vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn

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2009 metals pricing


Indeed, a new investment arena has been scrap steel, where demand has been so strong and with it, prices. The high cost of production and the lack of new ...
steelguru.com

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2009 metals pricing


Indeed, a new investment arena has been scrap steel, where demand has been so strong and with it, prices. The high cost of production and the lack of new ...
steelguru.com

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Police: Kegs Being Stolen, Sold For Scrap


But that hasn't stopped thieves from stealing them, selling them to scrap yards for $30 each, police said. With the price of steel going up in the past year ...
kctv5.com

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Copper may dip on substitutes fear


Copper ended with a marginal gain of 0.88 per cent during the last week at $7648, while aluminium and nickel closed rangebound at $2705 and $20350, ...
business-standard.com

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Vale Inco nickel processing plant


Vale Inco said that it is a major breakthrough for their USD 2 billion projects, which plan to dump more than 400000 tonnes of tailings of copper, nickel, ...
steelguru.com

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Mining executive steps down


The president and CEO of Canadian Royalties Inc., developer of the $465-million Nunavik nickel-copper mine in northern Quebec, has resigned the company said ...
canada.com

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Oil prices bounce above $120 on US storm concerns


Most base metals, including aluminium, copper and tin, suffered losses on widespread concern that slowing economic growth could sap demand. ...
dailytimes.com.pk

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Men, teen arrested for scrap metal thefts


Two Davidson County men and a teenager have been arrested for allegedly stealing scrap metal and trying to sell it for cash to a scrap metal buyer,...
the-dispatch.com

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E-scrap trade leads to smelter expansion


Xstrata's Horne outfit in Rouyn-Noranda aims to double its capacity by 2010 The trade in e-scrap - metal-laden waste from computers, mobile phones and other ...
canada.com

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Newburgh looks at bright side


A scrap metal operation that operated on the site for more than 40 years left it in such bad condition that it ended up on the Environmental Protection ...
recordonline.com

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: 2 charged in scrap metal theft


An employee of a local scrap metal dealer reported a light pole matching that description had come in on Saturday. The employee reportedly said he had paid ...
theamherstrecord.com

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Saturday, 30 August 2008
 

Copper Heads for Second Monthly Decline in London on Stockpiles


Nickel and lead also slid. Inventories monitored by the London Metal Exchange gained 41 percent since the end of June to 173375 metric tons, ...
bloomberg.com

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Bay Street Week Ahead-Base metals a bargain, but how safe?


... where the meteoric rise of nickel and zinc to all-time highs in the past two years has finally come back to earth. Copper has fared better, ...
reuters.com

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Copper falls 1 pct on China demand worry


Nickel dropped to $20200 from $20500 on continuing worries about demand from stainless steel producers, the biggest users of the metal. ...
africa.reuters.com

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Cobalt - small metal, wild ride


Cobalt, a small metal in global tonnage terms, ranks as an important by product of a number of copper mines, particularly brownfields operations under ...
mineweb.net

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Talvivaara Mining on track for nickel production this year


... tonnes of nickel per annum for 40 years. The mine will also produce 60000 tonnes per annum of zinc, 10000 tonnes per annum of copper and 1200 tonnes per ...
proactiveinvestors.co.uk

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Scrap prices dipping in


Turkish market remains quiet and American scrap price keeps on decreasing. Japanese Tokyo Steel has cut its scrap purchasing prices again by JPY 2000 to JPY ...
steelguru.com

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Nickel risks further sharp fall on slow demand


That in turn points to a well-supplied stainless scrap market with prices down $500 per tonne this year, Wright said. If stainless steel demand does not ...
guardian.co.uk

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Program keeps some mercury out of environment


Under the state's program, scrap yard or junkyards receive $3 for each light switch and $5 for each antilock brake switch they remove from junked cars. ...
chicagotribune.com

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“Junk” metal fetches high prices


With scrap metal prices increasing, thieves are taking advantage of opportunities that may have been overlooked in the past. Capt. ...
nwobserver.com

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Britain's biggest ever seizure of stolen metal


Anyone with information on scrap metal theft should contact Staffordshire Police on 08453 302010 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
telegraph.co.uk

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Sims Group delivers a good full-year result


RAPIDLY growing scrap metal recycler Sims Group boosted full-year earnings by 81 per cent, after a stunning fourth quarter delivered record scrap prices and ...
theaustralian.news.com.au

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Metal theft a growing crime


OmniSource buys scrap metal, but is working hard to make sure stolen metal doesn't end up in its scrap yards or others. ``It is bad business,'' Squadrito ...
mlive.com

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Thieves wreck house for scrap metal


THIEVES trashed a village house for the sake of a few hundred pounds of scrap. The intruders broke into Lepton Grange on Wakefield Road and caused many ...
examiner.co.uk

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Rocketing scrap prices mean less dumped cars


Huddersfield scrap metal merchants have seen trade increase due to high premiums for metal in Asia. It has led to fewer dumped cars on the borough’s roads, ...
examiner.co.uk

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‘Council recycle truck turned my Fiat Punto to scrap metal’


CARE worker Alexis Campbell couldn’t believe her eyes when a council recycling truck backed into her cherished Fiat Punto car, condemning it to the ...
walesonline.co.uk

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‘Council recycle truck turned my Fiat Punto to scrap metal’


CARE worker Alexis Campbell couldn’t believe her eyes when a council recycling truck backed into her cherished Fiat Punto car, condemning it to the ...
walesonline.co.uk

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New laws chase copper thieves online


Since the state passed new laws making it harder for someone to sell stolen scrap metal, especially the globally valuable copper, Metro police detectives ...
Elgin Lotto & Tobacconist

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Video of the fire at Slesnick Iron & Metal Co.


CANTON Firefighters are investigating the early Thursday blaze that destroyed some machinery at a large scrap metal business in the city's southeast end. ...
cantonrep.com

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Drying up the scrap metal theft business


A new law could dry up much of the market for the sale of scrap metal---and it appears to have been working even before it went into effect. ...
missourinet.com

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Scrap price sees another round of decline in East China


It is reported that some leading steel mills in East China have continuous lowered scrap purchase prices in recent two days since traders' purchase price is ...
steelprices-india.com

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Sims's Fourth-Quarter Profit Triples on Higher Prices (Update1)


Global scrap prices peaked in the quarter, driven by higher demand for steel, the company said. Profit was boosted by the $1.49 billion acquisition in March ...
bloomberg.com

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Second-Quarter Report and Outlook


Nucor is also continuing to use its February acquisition of scrap processor David J. Joseph Co. and its March 2007 acquisition of Harris Steel as growth ...
metalcenternews.com

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Sims forecasts strong start to new year


Its net profit rose 81 per cent to $433.16 million in 2007/08, from the prior year, after being underpinned by higher ferrous scrap prices and increased ...
news.smh.com.au

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Conergy, Daimler, Norddeutsche, and RWE: German Equity Preview


The recycling company said first- half profit rose 74 percent to 34 million euros as higher prices for steel and scrap metal boosted ...
bloomberg.com

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Intown lifestyle more popular


In 2001, Atlanta-based Perennial Properties began looking for industrial property to redevelop and found a scrap metal yard and an auto body shop on ...
ajc.com

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More plaques taken from Auckland graves


Police and local scrap metal dealers have been advised of the thefts, which followed a rise in scrap metal prices. Returned Services Association Auckland ...
stuff.co.nz

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United Kingdom - * Copper lower on macroeconomic concerns, falling ...


"While some currency pressure may remain we see copper, nickel and aluminium prices rising on a recovery in Chinese demand." Lead gained for a second ...
forbes.com

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Copper Declines in China on Rising Stockpiles, Economic Concern


Zinc was little changed at $1800 a ton, tin gained 1.7 percent to $20500 a ton, lead was down 0.5 percent at $2025 and nickel hadn't traded.
bloomberg.com

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Shanghai copper falls 1 percent, stocks eyed


Copper futures fell 1 percent in Shanghai on Friday, tracking losses in London, as investors fretted over ...
forbes.com

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Copper down on demand doubts


"Despite the barrage of negative news we believe that prices for copper, nickel and aluminium should prove robust for the next 6-12 months unless the global ...
businessspectator.com.au

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Panoramic Profit Slumps on Falling Nickel Prices, Higher Costs


The company said earlier this month it's considering diversifying into copper, lead, zinc, and gold and prefers assets in Australia.
bloomberg.com

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Friday, 29 August 2008
 

New laws affect political donations, drunken boaters, scrap metal ...


Another law requires scrap metal dealers to keep good records so police can track people who steal metal and sell it for the cash. It also prohibits scrap ...
ky3.com

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Cracking Down On Metal Thefts


There's a lot of metal that goes in and out of CMC Recycling in downtown Chattanooga. And Tony Rigney is dropping some off today. "It's all for a company," ...
newschannel9.com

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Scrap metal cleared from 81-year-old's property


Marion Falinski returned from hospital in Dauphin Monday evening to find his plots of land in Ethelbert cleared of four truckloads of scrap metal he had ...
winnipegfreepress.com

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Thieves stealing beer kegs to sell as scrap metal


As the price of stainless steel climbs, thieves are cashing in by selling the kegs for scrap. By Jesse Fray As the price of stainless steel goes up, ...
ljworld.com

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Profile of a collector: Scrapper Joe (scrap metal, etc.)


(Art Review & Preview) In this city, a pick-up truck creeping down the alley loaded with washers, bike frames, and other metal scrap is not an uncommon ...
tcdailyplanet.net

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Brisbane scrap metal fire put out


Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that has been burning for days at Rocklea on Brisbane's southside. Seven firefighting crews and three aerial ...
abc.net.au

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Freeze lifted on scrap metal dealers licence


THE Government has decided to reissue the scrap metal dealers licence after a two-year freeze, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed ...
thestar.com.my

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Trucker warns others about theft after APU cover stolen for scrap ...


They were offering to buy aluminum cans, scrap copper and scrap metal for about 72 cents per pound. “So I figure the person who stole it probably made about ...
landlinemag.com

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Nucor unit buys American Compressed Steel The Business Journal of ...


The company has 112 employees and processes nearly 180000 tons of scrap per year. Secondary Resources, also based in Missouri, is a provider of scrap and ...
bizjournals.com

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Steel Prices To Peak In September


Long product prices have also risen over the same period thanks to higher scrap prices and strong demand from the Middle East, which helped restrict local ...
fnarena.com

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Global steel prices expected to peak before


Escalating scrap costs helped to propel prices higher. Strong demand from the Middle East redirected significant volumes away from western markets as ...
steelguru.com

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Steel prices dip lower in July


Meanwhile, global steel prices continues upward path within the month supported by steep scrap and billet prices. Chinese steel price has posted modest ...
steelguru.com

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Nucor Acquires American Compressed Steel


This acquisition represents another step in Nucor's previously announced plan to utilize DJJ as a platform for continued growth in the scrap processing ...
recyclingtoday.com

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Quincy Scrap Metal Thefts


Quincy police are trying to figure out who's stealing scrap metal from a couple of area businesses. An employee of the Burlington Junction Railroad says ...
khqa.com

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New Rules For Buying And Selling Scrap Metal


scrap metal law Ronald Hinton makes a drop at CMC recycling center about three times a month. Ronald Hinton, "Roofing is slow and when it's slow and this is ...
wdef.com

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Brisbane scrap metal fire still burning


Emergency services say a large fire in a scrap metal business on Brisbane's southside is likely to burn until it runs out of fuel. ...
abc.net.au

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Arrest made in scrap metal theft


27 when he foiled the get-a-way of an alleged local scrap metal thief, according to the sheriff's office Nutt was traveling west on Hanover Street when a ...
journal-news.com

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New State Law Cracks Down on Metal Thefts


Law enforcement officers are putting the heat on scrap metal businesses. On Wednesday they inspected area scrap businesses looking for ...
wrcbtv.com

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Thieves make merry as scrap metal prices shoot up


In fact, it is the steel demand from China that has pushed up the scrap metal prices the world over, if reports from various media are to be believed. ...
expressindia.com

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Lawmen Going Door-to-Door to Stop Metal Thieves


The thieves in turn resell the stolen "scrap" metal to various dealers. However a new law was recently passed placing new requirements on scrap metal ...
newschannel9.com

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Arrest made in Genesee County scrap metal thefts


An Oakfield man was arrested today on two felony counts of grand larceny following a nine-month investigation into thefts of scrap metal, ...
buffalonews.com

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Arrest made in Genesee County scrap metal thefts


An Oakfield man was arrested today on two felony counts of grand larceny following a nine-month investigation into thefts of scrap metal, ...
buffalonews.com

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Recycling scrap metal into "syngas" for clean energy


Massachusetts' Ze-gen takes scrap metal and construction debris and heats up the concoction to form synthesis gas. The "syngas" can then be used in place of ...
smartbrief.com

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Govt Reissues Scrap Metal Collector's Licence


The government has decided to reissue the scrap metal collector's licence on Aug 12 after a two-year freeze, ...
bernama.com.my

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Thursday, 28 August 2008
 

Gold rises as oil climbs, copper up as dollar eases


Nickel increased to $20550 versus $20300, while tin reversed an earlier gain and was last quoted at $20450/20475 from $20700. reuters.

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UK Stocks Rise, Led by Commodities Producers; Shell Advances


Kazakhmys Plc, Kazakhstan's largest copper producer, gained 2.1 percent to 1339 pence as base metals including copper, lead and nickel advanced. ...
bloomberg.com

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Nickel plant cleared by province


According to the environmental impact statement, the operation will produce at least 50000 tonnes of nickel every year, along with 3270 tonnes of copper and ...
thewesternstar.com

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Wednesday, 27 August 2008
 

Metal thieves tapping beer kegs now


With the price of metal skyrocketing, thieves are getting more and more creative in their search for scrap metal....
khou.com

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UMCIL Recycles Scrap Iron and Steel


It is due to produce around 200000 t/yr of integrated iron and steel. The new plant’s team is currently working on obtaining enough scrap from Lusaka to ...
africaintelligence.com

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ISRI, ASC Battle Over Financing Issues


On the issue of rising prices for steel scrap, we also point out that the price of finished steel produced by the US steel industry has increased at a rate ...
recyclingtoday.com

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Nucor to start production at Arizona mill


Nucor acquired the idled mill from North Star Steel in 2003 for about $35 million. It took a $13 million charge for idling the mill's melt shop, where scrap ...

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Copper, Nickel Decline on Higher Stockpiles; Lead Erases Gain


Copper and nickel fell in London as increases in stockpiles stoked speculation that supplies are adequate to meet demand....
bloomberg.com

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Duluth Metals plans new processing project


Duluth Metals Ltd., one of four Canadian companies exploring copper and nickel deposits in Minnesota, is planning a $916 million project that would make it ...
startribune.com

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HudBay Announces NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for Lalor


... base metals mining company with assets in North and Central America and a focus on the discovery and production of nickel, zinc and copper metal....
foxbusiness.com

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Vale Inco nickel-processing plant gets green light from NL gov't


The mining giant wants to dump more than 400000 tonnes of tailings annually - including nickel, copper and cobalt - in nearby Sandy Pond in eastern ...

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African Eagle excited over results from Dutwa mine in Tanzania


African Eagle Resources has reported what it called received exciting early Nickel assay results from drilling at its Dutwa gold and base metals project in ...
smallcapnews.co.uk

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Strongbow Expands Nickel Mineralization at Koona and South Ring


Current exploration of the Nickel King project is part of Strongbow's ongoing evaluation of the nickel-copper-PGE potential of the Snowbird Tectonic Zone ...
marketwire.com

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Nettel Holdings Reports Progress on Tougi Scrap Metal Operation


Tougi Metals, a fully owned division of Nettel Holdings, Inc., in the past month alone, was able to open 5 additional metal scrap yards in Puerto Rico, ...
marketwatch.com

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Scrap Metal Recyclers Demonstration Speech


We too have been through a long journey in arguing for the future of the Scrap Metal Recycling industry in New Zealand. Sometimes we too have felt like we ...
scoop.co.nz

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New Ordinance Aimed at Scrap Metal Recyclers


Scrap metal recyclers in West Palm Beach are about to see some tougher rules this fall. City commissioners have just passed a new ordinance aimed at scrap ...
cbs12.com

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Crews continue to battle blaze at Brisbane scrap metal yard


"It is a very deep-seated fire and there is a lot of plastics inside the metal car bodies and so that is also causing some issue with the burning material. ...
abc.net.au

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Metro Proposing New Laws To Cut Down On Metal Theft


When it comes to scrap metal, it is not always easy to distinguish what is stolen. New technology is allowing scrap metal buyers, like AAEQ, to crack down ...
ktnv.com

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Beer keg thefts come to a head as scrap metal prices soar


The rising price of scrap metal has people stealing all sorts of things – copper from air conditioning units, license plates and now beer ...
wvec.com

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Waddon rogue dealers stole scrap metal from rival yard


A pair of rogue scrap metal dealers caught red-handed stealing from a rival's yard have dodged jail. Waddon duo James Reading, 21, and David Hilden, 25, ...
thisiscroydontoday.co.uk

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Police: Man Stole $3k In Bolts, Rims, Metal


Union officers said that a man was arrested after he sold thousands of dollars in stolen scrap metal to a dealer. Union Public Safety officers ...
wyff4.com

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Uganda: UMA Turns Heat On Members Over Scrap Metal


Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has threatened to deregister any steel manufacturer buying scrap metal acquired through vandalism. ...
allafrica.com

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New Florida law aims to curb increase in metal theft


A law going into effect Oct. 1 will require recycling companies to maintain records on every client bringing in scrap metal, including a name, description, ...
alligator.org

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Tuesday, 26 August 2008
 

Man Arrested After Stealing 20 Tons of Steel


Then tried to trade it in for some quick cash at a local scrap yard. An Omaha police officer was called out to Drake Williams Steel early Monday morning to ...
kptm.com

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7 Reasons to Consider Some Small-Cap Scrap


... but Fools know there's profit hiding in a heap of scrap. The global boom in demand for steel has been a defining chapter in the broader bull market in ...
fool.com

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Why cement prices are still high - Minister


Iron and steel can be produced through the raw materials which is iron-ore and many of the steel factories in Nigeria make use of scrap metals. ...
tribune.com.ng

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The Nickel and Dime Lifestyle: Necessity is the Mother of Invention


It is also good policy to compare prices in scrap metals. I have several scrap dealers within fifteen or so miles and I have determined that some offer ...
gather.com

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Lundin names former LionOre CFO Ted Mayers as its new chief ...


The company has six mines in operation, producing copper, nickel, lead and zinc and holds a development project pipeline which includes the Neves-Corvo zinc ...

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Franconia Files Technical Report Supporting Latest NI 43-101 ...


... its previously announced updated resource estimate for the Main Zone at the Birch Lake property copper-nickel-platinum group metal (PGM) deposit, ...
marketwatch.com

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Commander starts drilling on nickel targets


... encountered numerous nickel sulphide intercepts including 11.9% nickel, 9.6% copper over 1.10 meter and 1.13% nickel, 0.78% copper over 15.7 meters. ...
steelguru.com

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Lower supplies, closing mines hint at bullish run


Nickel has turned after Xstrata Plc. closed a Dominican Republic plant. Rebound time: The New York Mercantile Exchange Commodities, as measured by S&P’s ...
livemint.com

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Girard Shredder Project


The scrap metal will be on the railroad and shipped to steel companies in the area. But, a former Girard councilman, who lives about two football fields ...
wytv.com

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ReStore recycles metal


Well, more specifically, Habitat is helping fund projects by recycling scrap metal, with the aid of Northern Oklahoma Metals in Perry. ...
stillwater-newspress.com

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Two Bonita managers accused of stealing good metal to sell it as scrap


None of the proceeds from selling the scrap metal during 2008 have been remitted to the company. Rather, it has been observed being paid in cash to the ...
news-press.com

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Scrap metal thefts subject of bill


A bill that passed through the California State Senate last week would seek to slow the tide of scrap-metal theft in the state. The bill, AB 844 authored by ...
ukiahdailyjournal.com

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Metal Recycler Says New Legislation 'Ludicrous'


... out a half- page advertisement several days in a Tupelo newspaper to show his disdain for what is known among scrap metal dealers as Senate Bill 2006. ...
redorbit.com

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Revenues from scrap metal more than BAM 150 million


CIBOs from Ilijaš, a branch of German Stoltz, is the first in BH to have realized that the collection and recycling of waste raw materials could be a great ...
emportal.co.yu

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Law enforcement cracking down on scrap metal thieves


... local law enforcement agencies have continued to be plagued by thieves who are targeting county businesses and residents for scrap metal. ...

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Monday, 25 August 2008
 

Steel prices dip on rising supply


The scrap prices in the international market have come down due to lesser demand for construction steel arising out of holidays in Europe, as well as long ...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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Turkish mills reduce scrap buying from


EUWID reported that although steel scrap prices were expected to yield in August, the extent of the drop took many players on the German market by surprise. ...
steelguru.com

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Turkish mills reduce scrap buying from


EUWID reported that although steel scrap prices were expected to yield in August, the extent of the drop took many players on the German market by surprise. ...
steelguru.com

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Kegs become one hot commodity


... scrap price has more than doubled in the last five years, making an empty, 18-pound keg worth more than $13, according to price data for steel scrap ...
jconline.com

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Augur Resources issues Homeville nickel-cobalt estimate


... RC drill holes at Trough Well returned a significant width of nickel sulphide mineralisation with 5m at 0.7 per cent nickel and 0.06 per cent copper. ...
theaustralian.news.com.au

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High hopes for Compass dashed


The oxide project is expected to produce 10000 tonnes of copper cathode, 1000 tonnes of cobalt and 800 tonnes of nickel a year, relying on cobalt for more ...
business.smh.com.au

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High Costs Dig Into Mine Profits


Generally, zinc and nickel are among the most troubled metals at the moment, while mines producing copper, coal and iron ore are generally believed to be ...
online.wsj.com

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Gold under the mercy of dollar, oil prices


Nickel, lead and tin all ended the week more than 11 per cent higher, while zinc rose 8.4 per cent and copper finished the week up 4.4 per cent. ...
thehindubusinessline.com

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Signals point to a rebound in commodity prices


Nickel has turned after Xstrata Plc closed a Dominican Republic plant. The worst rout in the history of commodities may be ending, signaling a replay of the ...
business.theage.com.au

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Copper theft bust turns out to be a bust


When John Twardowski showed up at C&D Scrap Metal near the Heights area of Houston on Friday morning, ...
khou.com

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Hauling scrap metal pays big dividends for Marlow fullback


Cramton, a senior fullback and linebacker at Marlow, spent his summer days cleaning up scrap metal for local residents and hauling it to Scrap Co.,...
newsok.com

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Sunday, 24 August 2008
 

Scrap metal company works with police to nab thieves


Huge lime green steel stands, stout enough to support several tons, lie at improbable angles. ...
hickoryrecord.com

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Copper utensils and aluminium ingot falls


Rest, copper wire bars, zinc slab, lead ingot and nickel cathode remained flat on moderate demand by stockists, traders added. Following are the spot metal ...
deepikaglobal.com

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Mine officials to Minnesota: hurry up


... is tied at least in part to addressing concerns from the public and environmental groups about the mining of copper, nickel and precious metals. ...
startribune.com

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Oils, oilseeds firm up on stockists’ support


... following firm LME nickel at $ 20945 per tonne. Copper wire scrap, sheet cutting and mixed scrap edged up by Rs 11 per kg and settled strong at Rs 361, ...
economictimes.indiatimes.com

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Fury at rogue scrap dealers


Now the council has said the appeal of high scrap metal prices, which is being fuelled by demand from Asia, is leading unscrupulous dealers to tour the ...
expressandstar.com

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Scrap metal thieves set to feel the heat


If you do attempt to take stolen goods to scrap metal merchants we have officers there to arrest you.” Superintendent Martin Campbell who leads a force- ...
gazettelive.co.uk

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Police investigate metal thefts in Braintree


There have been similar reports recently across the South Shore regarding scrap metal thefts. Everything from copper pipes used in plumbing to the catalytic ...
patriotledger.com

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Bill to reduce metal theft clears Senate


The bill would require scrap dealers to pay most sellers by check and to keep extensive records of purchased scrap and its seller, including a thumbprint. ...
visaliatimesdelta.com

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Wrongful arrest may net complaint against HPD


A Conroe area man whose arrest at gunpoint Friday morning at a northwest Houston scrap metal yard turned out to be a mistake said he is considering filing a ...
chron.com

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Scrap dealer gets fine, home detention for selling stolen metal


The charges stemmed from a sting in September 2006. Police said Ames bought suspicious-looking scrap metal, including road signs.
yakima-herald.com

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Saturday, 23 August 2008
 

Manufacturers with illegal scrap to be de-registered


... National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Rift Valley Railways and UMEME over vandalism of their properties by people who sell the scrap to steel mills. ...
newvision.co.ug

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A Big Scrap


The recent commodities boom has pushed prices for steel, aluminum and other metals to record levels – in some cases three or four times the previous highs. ...
labusinessjournal.com

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Copper eases on firm dollar, profit-taking


Nickel, a key ingredient in stainless steel, and zinc used to galvanise steel fell around 4 percent as concerns about demand persisted. Three-months copper ...
forbes.com

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back in black on resurgent resources


Crude oil for October delivery gained almost $US6 to $US121 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, copper gained 4.5 per cent and nickel jumped 8 per ...
theaustralian.news.com.au

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Goldbrook Ventures looks to China for partnership


Goldbrook is the largest landholder in the Raglan district, which is one of the most prospective areas in Canada for the discovery of nickel, copper, ...
northernminer.com

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Arrest Made in Scrap Metal and Vehicle Theft


The high value of scrap metal and poor economy has caused an increase in these type of cases across the area. Sheriff Dennis Lee would like to remind metal ...
panhandleparade.com

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Scrap dealer wants HPD cop reprimanded over wrong arrest


Police arrested a man at gunpoint outside a northwest Houston scrap metal yard early today, but soon released him after discovering they had the wrong ...
chron.com

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Scrap dealer wants HPD cop reprimanded over wrong arrest


"It scared the crap out of me," said Johnny Twardowski, a regular customer at Laviage's C&D Scrap Metal Recyclers Co. at 25th and North Durham. ...
chron.com

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Suspected metal thieves snagged


"For us this has become a matter of routine because scrap metal prices are up," said Bailey, detailing that his office has been handling a couple of these ...
marionstar.com

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MAICCI: Govt Decision To Renew Scrap Metal Owners' Licences Not A ...


The government's decision to approve the renewal of scrap metal owners' business licences on Tuesday is not a "gimmick", ...
bernama.com.my

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Copper pipes on hot list for thieves, police warn


Police everywhere are battling the same types of metal thefts, particularly copper. "The price of scrap metal is through the roof," said Lt. Tom Dubovi, ...
pittsburghlive.com

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Demolition derbies take hit from high scrap prices


Soaring scrap metal prices are making crashable cars more expensive and harder to find. Owners who used to sell their worn-out wheels for $50 to $100 are ...

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Scrap metal thieves ransack Marshes dressing-rooms


SOCCER teams playing at the spiritual home of amateur football, Hackney Marshes, won't be able to have an after-match wash and clean-up when the new season ...
hackneygazette.co.uk

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Metal Theft Bill Moves From Senate To Assembly


A bill aimed at making it more difficult for scrap metal thieves to make a quick buck has passed the California Assembly, complete with the support of our ...
hometownstation.com

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Blaze at Snailwell scrapyard


Eight fire crews from across the region have been tackling a blaze at a scrap metal plant in Snailwell overnight. Fire crews from Newmarket, ...
newmarketjournal.co.uk

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Steel prices set to bounce but not too high


Falling scrap prices was another factor which dragged down prices, several traders said. "The Turkish mills are holding off buying scrap to push the price ...
guardian.co.uk

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Recyclers ‘clean up’ in steel scrap industry


The high prices for scrap steel and other metals have encouraged a thorough cleanup of the landscape this year. Farmers, business owners, everyday people ...
millelacscountytimes.com

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Historic rises in EU steel prices despite


... scrap demand and values are likely to fall. Due to the time lag between raw material cost changes and their impact on transaction numbers, steel prices ...
steelguru.com

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Historic rises in EU steel prices despite


... scrap demand and values are likely to fall. Due to the time lag between raw material cost changes and their impact on transaction numbers, steel prices ...
steelguru.com

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Tempel Steel expanding in city, leaving suburb


“We had somebody lifting some scrap copper out of here a few weeks ago. And he didn't get many nights putting copper into his truck to go to a scrapyard ...
suntimes.com

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Automakers allow more pass-throughs; sharing pain with suppliers


But GM is still struggling to develop a price policy for suppliers that produce castings made from recycled steel scrap. The price of steel scrap has soared ...
financialweek.com

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Friday, 22 August 2008
 

India lead, nickel rally; copper up on high crude


Nickel futures extended gains for the third straight day after Swiss miner Xstrata Plc (XTA.L: Quote, Profile, Research) suspended operations at its ...
in.reuters.com

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Copper Rises in London, Boosted by Dollar, Interest From China


He didn't provide details on output plans for copper, gold, nickel and iron ore. ``I don't see that it's the end of the bull market,'' Jim Rogers, ...
bloomberg.com

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Russia shares higher as Norilsk Nickel and oil companies rise


Norilsk Nickel soared $7.10, or 3.60 percent, at $204.10, as the lower US dollar lifted copper and nickel prices. Oil majors were also in demand as crude ...
forbes.com

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Fire hits Rhode Island metal recycling


A fire at Schnitzer Steel’s Johnston RI scrap metal recycling facility this past weekend reportedly destroyed 600 cars. According to some local press ...
steelguru.com

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Church bell stolen for scrap


They suspected the bell was stolen from the St Johns Baptist Anglican Church for its scrap metal value as metal theft had become the fastest-growing crime ...
news24.com

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Unexploded bomb found in laval scrap heap


Workers at the scrap metal recycling company SNF Inc. in Laval found a large unexploded bomb from the Second World War in a scrap metal heap yesterday ...
canada.com

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State Senate passes bill aimed at thieves of metal fixtures


While some counties already have scrap metal ordinances, metal thieves commonly skirt those regulations by selling their loot in a different county. ...
sacbee.com

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Firefighters battle scrap metal inferno


FIFTY firefighters were today tackling a massive blaze at a scrap metal recycling plant near Newmarket. Crews from Suffolk and Cambridge were called to ...
eadt.co.uk

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Get Rid Of That Junk


The town's bulky waste and scrap metal collection will begin on Sept. 22 and continue until Oct. 22. Residents should place all bulky waste and ...
courant.com

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Metal thieves haunt city of the dead


Scrap-metal crooks have hit the town's resting places 12 times in the last three months alone, prompting an emergency meeting Tuesday among police and all ...
sfgate.com

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EDITORIAL: Supervisor should repay township for scrap metal


Hoping to offset the cost of Dumpsters for the two-day event, Zoning Officer Lee S. Krause planned to have the firm that provided them sell any scrap metal ...
theweeklyalmanac.com

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Recycling Crime


“Having the recyclers hold the scrap metal on site allows law enforcement and property owners an opportunity to investigate and retrieve their property,” ...
jacksonfreepress.com

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Thursday, 21 August 2008
 

Turkish section steel price to keep decreasing


Turkish mills are going to purchase scrap in order to meet the market demand after finishing dormant summer holiday period in Europe. They believe the price ...
steelprices-india.com

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Turkish section steel price to keep decreasing


Turkish mills are going to purchase scrap in order to meet the market demand after finishing dormant summer holiday period in Europe. They believe the price ...
steelprices-india.com

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Nucor fires up state-of-the-art steel mill


"We're running a couple of heats of steel a night." A heat is one ladle full of molten scrap metal -- about 100 tons. Shamus Fountas takes samples of molten ...
commercialappeal.com

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Thieves steel 135 kegs from Mercury Brewing


... the steel kegs to sell as scrap metal. Thefts of a number of metals have risen in recent years because they command higher prices on the market now. ...
wickedlocal.com

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Versatile steel weathers the downturn


Price rises 2003-08: Iron ore 300% coal 500% steel scrap 700% electricity & gas 400%. Key markets (UK share for steel frames): Industrial (factories...
contractjournal.com

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India copper trades steady, nickel gains on supply woes


Indian copper futures gave up early losses and traded steady after a choppy session on Wednesday as the dollar resumed its ...
in.reuters.com

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Gold climbs on strong physical demand


Nickel, a key ingredient in stainless steel, rallied 7.3 percent on Tuesday as supply fears triggered short-covering. It was at $19600 a tonne, ...
dailytimes.com.pk

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China - * Shanghai copper rises, buoyed by firm spot prices


... LME Nickel 19900.00 0.00 +0.00 26350.00 -24.48 LME Lead 1765.00 25.00 +1.44 2550.00 -30.78 LME/Shanghai arb^ 1914 ** 1st contract month for COMEX copper ...
forbes.com

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Copper prices fall on low demand from China


Lead was also lower, dropping $60 to $1740 per tonne, but zinc was up $4 on the session while nickel added $505 to $19900 per tonne and tin gained more than ...
metalmarkets.org.uk

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UPDATE 1-Oz Minerals posts H1 pro forma profit, flags tough H2


... particulalry in China, where millions of tonnes of copper, nickel and other metals are imported annually to fuel industrial expansion. ...
reuters.com

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Wallbridge Mining Announces Closing of Private Placement to ...


About Wallbridge Mining Company Limited Wallbridge Mining Company Limited primarily explores for and develops nickel, copper and platinum group element ...
newswire.ca

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Police Arrest 3 Men Accused of Stealing, Selling Metal


The men are accused of stealing $417000 worth of equipment from a company in the 5900 block of Bingle and selling the materials to a scrap metal business. ...
myfoxhouston.com

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SUSPECTS ARRESTED, MORE THAN $400000 IN STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED


Walker was positively identified by his thumbprint on the scrap metal business paperwork and on Sunday (August 17) he was arrested. ...
ourtribune.com

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Statue theft a disgrace


This incident is a reminder of the human face of the current rise in metal thefts. The market for scrap metal has rocketed in recent months and there has ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

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Shops targeted in latest metal thefts


She added that copper thefts were increasing due to soaring prices of scrap metal. In a separate incident thugs ripped metalwork off a building at Bakewell ...
matlockmercury.co.uk

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Stainforth Safer Neighbourhood Team Tackles Scrap Metal And Rogue ...


A local recycling centre was identified as being a target for the theft of scrap metal. The Stainforth Safer Neighbourhood Team had support from the...
southyorks.police.uk

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The strong demand for scrap metal has prompted the theft of ...


The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says the strong demand for scrap metal has prompted a high level of theft of municipal items such as manhole covers and ...
sabcnews.com

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Scrap metal sale could net $500000


The Texas State Railroad Authority is selling scrap by the pound and stands to make up to $500000 which will be used for ...
thecherokeean.com

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Scrap-metal thieves strike an East Bay cemetery


... eviscerating statues at public plazas and plundering fixtures from private businesses all for the quick cash of recycling metal scrap. ...
sfgate.com

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'Indians only good for scrap metal?'


So people of Permatang Pauh, prove that you deserve more than a scrap metal licence. Garry Khoo: I would like to offer congratulations to the Indians and ...
malaysiakini.com

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Wednesday, 20 August 2008
 

INSIDE THE MARKETS Steel companies face rising prices and falling ...


But the impact of higher scrap prices on iron ore demand and blast furnaces is seen to be limited, with steel mills fed by iron ore still taking a share of ...
iht.com

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Steep drop in steel scrap prices


Although steel scrap prices were expected to yield in August, the extent of the drop took many players on the German market by surprise. ...
euwid-recycling.com

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Analyst Blog Nucor Feeling Auto Slowdown


Long-term steel contracts, constant cost-reduction efforts, higher steel prices, lower interest rates, strong cash flow position and a dominant acquisition ...
zacks.com

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Copper rallies on weaker dollar, higher oil prices


Nickel jumped 7.3 percent to close at $19395 a tonne, as the metal, mainly used in stainless steel production, was also boosted by news that Xstrata ...
forbes.com

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PolyMet strikes rich in copper at abandoned


Now, PolyMet Mining Corporation in its first project plans to revive the deposit as a copper and nickel mine using specially developed technology....
steelguru.com

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India copper eyes US data, nickel up on supply worries


Indian copper futures consolidated after early session losses as it waited for macro-economic data from the US to provide further ...
in.reuters.com

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India copper recoups some losses, nickel jumps


Nickel prices jumped on Tuesday after supply-side problems extended support to the metal, analysts said. News from Swiss miner Xstrata Plc (XTA. ...
in.reuters.com

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Canadian Arrow Mines Upgrades Kenbridge Nickel Resource Estimate ...


... using a geostatistical block model approach constrained by net smelter return, (NSR), wireframes considering both nickel and copper composite grades. ...
foxbusiness.com

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Outlook For Commodity Prices May Rely on Post-Games China


Nickel prices are currently down about 65% from record highs in May 2007. More recently, oil has fallen about 20%, copper 15%, and wheat more than 30% from ...
online.wsj.com

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Victory Nickel bids for Independent Nickel


As for Lynn Lake, during the 23 years Sherritt operated the mine, it produced 22.2 million tonnes of nickel-copper ore at a grade of 1.0% nickel and 0.5% ...
northernminer.com

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Metal grates worth £5000 stolen in Burnley


Police believe that the scrap metal gangs are posing as legitimate local authority workers in order to steal the grates. Sgt Phil Carter, of Burnley police, ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

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Man fined for breaking scrap metal law


Maddison, 30, had been calling at houses collecting unwanted items with the intention of selling it to a scrap yard in Wingate, but when interviewed by ...
northumberlandgazette.co.uk

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China Armco Metals Reports Record Financial Results for the Second ...


China Armco Metals, Inc. ("Armco") (OTCBB: CNAM), a distributor of imported metal ores and scrap metal recycler, announced today the Company's financial ...

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New metal law in effect, police hope it will help


Senate Bill 2006, which went into effect Wednesday, mandates a number of new provisions on the business practices of scrap metal dealers. ...
pressregister.com

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Scrap metal big draw


The problem was that this only made it easier for scrap thieves, growing more bold as the price for scrap metal rises, to steal it. ...
nj.com

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Thieves loot cemeteries for metal


This year 25 states introduced bills to regulate or increase penalties for violations related to scrap metal reprocessing and theft, according to the...
usatoday.com

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Tuesday, 19 August 2008
 

Steel prices in Punjab dip due to decline in demand


Experts said there is a further possibility of decline in steel prices by up to Rs 1000-2000 per tonne until the scrap rates fall. “The scrap rates have not ...
business-standard.com

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ANALYSIS-Rise of mini-mills prompts scrabble for steel scrap


These so-called mini-mills are being forced to scour the world for new sources of scrap steel as traditional sellers like Japan and Russia reduce offers. ...
in.reuters.com

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Steel for gas wells in short supply


The steel mills make the pipe using either scrap steel or iron ore, both of which have seen significant price increases, driven by demand from developing ...
dallasnews.com

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OneSteel Profit Rises 57% on Iron Ore Output, Prices (Update1)


The outlook for this year remained positive with global steel prices staying high, Chief Executive Officer Geoff Plummer said today. ...
bloomberg.com

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Scrap steel beams reported stolen


11, someone stole four large scrap steel beams from the JD Eckman staging lot off Route 115, south of Interstate 80, in Tobyhanna Township, according to ...
poconorecord.com

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Amid China's Earthquake Rubble,


A woman the scavengers identified as a buyer wouldn't say where the scrap steel will be used. But in poorer areas of China, it is a common practice to reuse ...
online.wsj.com

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PolyMet Strikes Gold in Copper at Abandoned North American Mine


Now, PolyMet Mining Corp. in its first project plans to revive the deposit as a copper and nickel mine using specially developed technology. ...
bloomberg.com

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India copper up on crude; supply woes support lead


The benchmark August nickel MNKQ8 was down 1.02 percent at 807.1 rupees. However, nickel prices may find some support after BHP Billiton Ltd (BHP....
in.reuters.com

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Copper turns lower, eyeing the dollar


[ID:nLI34648] Zinc closed unchanged at $1660 a tonne, lead rose by $25 to $1695, while nickel fell 3.4 percent to $18075 versus Friday's last quote of ...
forbes.com

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diversity offsets a slump in aluminium


ALUMINIUM and nickel both took hits in BHP's record results but were offset by substantial growth in copper, iron ore and manganese. ...
theaustralian.news.com.au

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Pacific Coast Nickel commences drilling at


The Burwash property hosts nickel copper-platinum group element mineralization related to intrusions of the Late Triassic Kluane Mafic Ultramafic Suite that ...
steelguru.com

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Lower dollar helps bottom line at Canadian miners


The LMEX measures price changes in copper, aluminum, lead, tin, zinc and nickel. The major worry among metals traders is the potential slowing of the ...
theglobeandmail.com

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Scrap exporters to be sued


THE Government is to prosecute illegal exporters of scrap metal, the tourism, trade and industry minister has said. ...
newvision.co.ug

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Alert Security Guard Catches Scrap Metal Thief


A suspected scrap metal thief was caught in Valencia Sunday afternoon by an alert security guard. John Stanley Tebroski, 33, was caught by deputies after ...
hometownstation.com

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Scrap metal truck tips on Riverside Drive


... this morning at the corner of Riverside Drive/Kraft Street and Second Street/Providence Boulevard, spilling a load of scrap metal across the road. ...
theleafchronicle.com

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It's an open case: Who's stealing manhole covers?


Authorities believe the thieves might be trying to sell the 150-pound manhole covers for scrap metal. Lufkin is 115 miles northeast of Houston.

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LCSO: Man arrested for reportedly buying stolen cars for scrap metal


... has been arrested for reportedly buying stolen cars and having them crushed for scrap metal, according to the Leon County Sheriff's Office. ...
tallahassee.com

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£46000 worth of metal stolen from Tutbury factory


Officers from Staffordshire Police's Operation Amalgam team, which was set up to tackle scrap metal thefts, are now appealing for help from the public. ...
thisisderbyshire.co.uk

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Con Artists Hit Benson, Metal Thefts Continue


Thieves typically sell the stolen metal to scrap yards. Scrap metal collectors are required to gather contact information and photographs of people who ...
mydailyrecord.com

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Rural crime wave is hurting Island farmers


Scrap metal, diesel and even fertilizer have been stolen from remote farms as prices went through the roof earlier this year. Cymru and says he has had to ...
northwaleschronicle.co.uk

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News brief: Man arrested for allegedly trying to steal scrap metal


A 33-year-old Montrose resident was arrested Sunday after allegedly trying to steal $400 worth of scrap metal from B&B Manufacturing, ...
the-signal.com

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Family Affair Gamtex Industries medals in recycling materials


Regulations that differ from state to state make it easier for thieves to profit by selling stolen metal to scrap companies. ...
fwbusinesspress.com

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Monday, 18 August 2008
 

Scrap ships crowd Bangladesh shore on demand for cheap steel


Unlike neighbouring India, Bangladesh has no iron ore and is dependent on imported steel -- either from scrap or more expensive billets, Yusuf says....
afp.google.com

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Bluescope sees strong first half growth


This was because the outlook for the steel price was strong and "realised prices in the first quarter will be slightly higher than last quarter. ...
news.com.au

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Blaze at a Johnston scrap metal processor


A spokesman at the Schintzer Steel Industries Inc. headquarters in Portland, Ore., did not immediately return a message left Sunday.
boston.com

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Steel Prices "Exploding" ABMA Hears


Using 2007 as a base of 100, he said that iron ore this year is now at around 175; coking coal is around 300; and scrap steel (heavily used by his members) ...
redorbit.com

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Revenue down slightly at BlueScope


... various factors including higher scrap volumes and prices combined with a higher contribution from vanadium -- a metal present in the New Zealand Steel ...
nbr.co.nz

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Steel prices are falling: time for the government to relax


The very fact that the export prices of billets from the CIS have been quoted at only $950, down from $1250 a few weeks ago, steel scrap prices have fallen ...
financialexpress.com

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Yardsticks emerge for gauging energy efficiency


NuCor eventually added a real-time measurement system to calculate the precise temperature for melting scrap steel. The company ultimately reduced energy ...
eetimes.com

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Scrap business booming


Coupled with a sagging domestic economy that has just about everyone cutting back, more people find themselves scrounging for discarded aluminum, steel ...
presstelegram.com

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progress slow at World Trade Center site


He ordered one to lift a pallet loaded with scrap metal and told the other to lower a steel beam. The cranes, working perilously close, rattled and hummed ...
newsday.com

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Chemezov Considers Norilsk As Partner in Udokan Venture


"If Norilsk Nickel's board takes the decision to include all the copper mines that they have on their books, then we would be ready to consider a potential ...
moscowtimes.ru

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D'Aguilar Gold Ltd (ASX:DGR) Announce Further Long Nickel ...


Ni = nickel Co = cobalt Cu = copper Au = gold The IPO and ASX listing of AusNiCo will follow the recent successful IPO of D'Aguilar's former subsidiary ...
abnnewswire.net

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Fears rise that resources boom ending


Copper has fallen almost 20 per cent from $US8,950 a tonne on July 2 to $US7,335. Nickel is down from $US32,000 a tonne to below $US18,000. ...
news.theage.com.au

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EPA to hold meeting on Hauppauge Superfund site cleanup


In 1989, the state Department of Environmental Conservation tested the site and found lead, silver, copper, nickel and zinc in the soil samples, ...
newsday.com

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Avoid silver till breakout


The contrarian counter was nickel, which saw higher volumes. Open interest attrition was seen in copper, crude oil, mentha oil, natural gas and nickel. ...
dnaindia.com

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Catching metal thieves


They can make good money from scrap metal buyers. Many of these crimes have been fueled by global demand for metals, as in China, which has experienced ...
lasvegassun.com

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Group steals wheelchair lift at hall in broad daylight


Tom Tardiff, bar manager and chairman of the board for the group, said he believed the lift had been stolen to sell as scrap metal. ...
boston.com

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PONTIAC: 2 men arrested in scrap metal theft


Michigan State Police have arrested two Pontiac men believed to be responsible for a scrap metal theft ring that stretched into at least nine counties. ...
freep.com

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Law may help stop metal thieves


Officers said they often had little to go on unless they caught a metal thief in the act. Recycling businesses that pay for scrap metal legally could only ...
heraldtribune.com

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Scrap metals growing precious to haulers


Bob Schmidt, owner of M&M Scrap Metal in Newark, says his shop loads rail cars every day with scrap -- some of which is shipped to China. ...
nj.com

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Sunday, 17 August 2008
 

Sinosteel to set up steel scrap centre in


The project is slated to run production within two years Mr Huang said that "Rapidly developing steel industry has produced huge amount of steel scrap, ...
steelguru.com

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Rising steel prices leads to more theft


THE rocketing international steel price has caused the demand for scrap metal to spiral in recent months, causing the most unlikely side-effect – a clean-up ...
weekendpost.co.za

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Scrap market to strengthen - UBS


UBS also expressed that the US export volume of scrap steel would go beyond that of steel production, owing to the weak US dollars.
steelguru.com

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Discarded cars worth more: Businesses just scrap by in boom


But the rising price of metals has boosted other industries as recyclers note record increases in their businesses. Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.,...
thenewstribune.com

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Turkish rebar mills may resume scrap buying


The report cited a source from one of the largest buyers of US ferrous scrap on the sidelines of a steel conference at Sao Paulo as saying that "We should ...
steelguru.com

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Steel Demand Outlook Less Than Riveting


The diminishing outlook of distributors on steel-pricing fundamentals is driven by the widely reported declines in ferrous scrap pricing and further ...
online.barrons.com

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Pacific Coast Nickel Commences Drilling at Burwash Yukon, Provides ...


The Burwash property hosts nickel-copper-platinum group element (PGE) mineralization related to intrusions of the Late Triassic Kluane Mafic-Ultramafic ...
foxbusiness.com

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Porterville metal theft foiled


Upon arrival, deputies spoke with Morgan who told them that three people were stealing scrap metal from the property, a sheriff’s report said. ...
visaliatimesdelta.com

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Copper thefts decreasing


Scrap metal goes for between 75 cents and $1.75 at a recycling yard. The prices for scrap metal have increased and continue to rise. ...
glendalenewspress.com

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Metal theft remains high despite efforts


Arizona law enables scrap-metal dealers to buy old metal parts, although they must thoroughly document and report metal transactions of $25 or greater to ...
azcentral.com

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Metal theft remains high despite efforts


Arizona law enables scrap-metal dealers to buy old metal parts, although they must thoroughly document and report metal transactions of $25 or greater to ...
azcentral.com

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Theft of war plaques for scrap


The four plates were ripped off a monument in Mountain Ash by thieves who police believe are cashing in on the rising price of scrap metal. ...
news.bbc.co.uk

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Scrap metal thefts rise; 2 nabbed


Detectives tracked down Lopez-Mora, who confessed to taking the scrap metal, Valentine was later arrested, and both were charged with receiving stolen ...
nj.com

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Metal buyer moves in


Jody Waldrop said since most people selling scrap metal have not illegally obtained the metal, the law will not be a problem. As mandated by the new law ...
natchezdemocrat.com

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Scrap metal theft continues within Valley


USomeone stole a copper fixture from the base of a Verizon cellular phone tower in the 3600 block of Shady Run Road, police said. The fixture, worth $1500, ...
vindy.com

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Scrap yards wary of thieves


Most of the scrap metal at the yard is shipped to emerging markets like China where it's in high demand. To give you a sense of the value, copper traded ...
woodtv.com

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Metal Thieves Target Foreclosed Homes


Thieves broke into the home on Wichita's west side for the scrap metal in the air conditioner, furnace and electrical system. "In most cases, when the thief ...
kansascw.com

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Saturday, 16 August 2008
 

Philippines remains on mining


Reuters reported that mining groups from Brazil to Australia are combing the Philippines for copper, nickel and gold but patience is required to see a ...
steelguru.com

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Hoyt Lakes land-sale plan erupting into clash of titans


PolyMet would operate the first of what is expected to be several large mines that would extract low quantities of copper, nickel, and other precious metals ...
minnpost.com

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Russian Technologies head says co may bid for Udokan rights with ...


Chemezov said Norilsk Nickel would have to contribute its copper-related assets to an existing partnership between his company and Metalloinvest to join the ...

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Russian Tech may invite Norilsk to Udokan project


'We plan that, if Norilsk Nickel's board of directors decides to include Norilsk's copper deposits, we can consider co-operation,' Chemezov told reporters. ...
forbes.com

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Direction of steel stocks uncertain


... interest in the industry via unlisted Amsteel Corp Bhd and Megasteel Sdn Bhd. Steel is currently trading at US$1000 per tonne, scrap prices at US$500 to ...
biz.thestar.com.my

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Drain covers stolen across Warwickshire as scrap prices rise


The most valuable are those made of lead and cast iron, although newer ones are made of ductile steel which has no scrap value. Paul Bettison, chairman of ...
sundaymercury.net

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In brief: Couple charged in scrap metal theft


... identified as David Derry, allegedly took scrap from JMS Recycling on South Center Avenue and sold it to Kanter Iron & Steel in Friedens. ...
tribune-democrat.com

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Two men arrested in theft of metal


He said people "who would rather steal than work" have been taking copper, steel and other metals, and he urged companies including scrap businesses to ...
courier-journal.com

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Porterville scrap metal thieves caught in act


Three suspects were caught Thursday morning in the act of removing scrap metal from private property. According to a Tulare County ...
recorderonline.com

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Canton home explosion caused by scrap metal thieves


The home explosion that demolished one home and damaged three others on Smith Avenue SW was caused by vandals who stole copper piping and damaged ...
blog.cleveland.com

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Historic area recycled to develop Virginia man’s dream


Two years, thousands of pounds in scrap metal and millions of dollars in construction later, Bishop is the proud owner of Recycle West Virginia, a metal ...
bdtonline.com

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Gates police reports: Scrap metal stolen


Scrap metal stolen: Thirty pieces of scrap metal were stolen from Virgil Excavation on Cherry Road Aug. 9. Windows broken: Someone broke a window of a car ...
democratandchronicle.com

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Proposal Would Require Strict Controls On Metal Recycling


A proposed state law would require anyone selling scrap metal to show a government id and give a thumb print. A 3-day waiting period would follow and there ...
10news.com

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No Charges In Scrap Metal Raids


A seven month undercover investigation leads to five scrap yard raids, but no charges. A local scrap yard says it was still a major wake-up call. ...
weau.com

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Two scrap metal yards raided


Two scrap metal yards raided early Wednesday morning in the northeastern section of the Las Vegas Valley yielded at least eight stolen...
lasvegassun.com

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Scrap metal thieves


Thieves looking to cash in with scrap metal. Deputies call them scrappers or thieves who will go to any length to steal any metal they can get their hands ...
bakersfieldnow.com

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AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers Responds to Crackdown on Metal ...


Las Vegas area officials are considering legislation to make it more difficult for scrap metal buyers and sellers to profit from the thievery....
marketwatch.com

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Metal gongs and bells missing from buoys off Maine


``It's possible that they are being sold to either nautical novelty shops or scrap metal yards,'' said Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey Chase. ...
guardian.co.uk

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Friday, 15 August 2008
 

Mansfield mill razing unused buildings for scrap


AK Steel Corp. said its vacant buildings are worth more as scrap than they are
standing along ...
mansfieldnewsjournal.com

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Volatile dollar slices steel profit


"Substantial price increases for input costs to make steel, such as iron ore, coal and scrap metal, coupled with an increased global demand for steel ...
nzherald.co.nz

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ThyssenKrupp, Salzgitter bask in steel boom


The two steelmakers are grappling with sharp rises in costs for raw materials like iron ore, coking coal, and steel scrap. Salzgitter and ThyssenKrupp said ...
in.reuters.com

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Da Nang bans containers of harmful shredded-steel scrap


Da Nang authorities have refused entry to 18 containers of shredded scrap imported by a local steel company since they contained "harmful ...
vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn

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International Royalty Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results


... in gross revenues from the Voisey's Bay nickel-copper-cobalt mine which is attributed to the significant drop in nickel prices from 2007 levels....
redorbit.com

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India copper opens steady, may rise later in the day


Copper rose more than 4 percent on Wednesday on consumer buying, and hopes of rising premiums. Nickel prices rose more than 6 percent on Wednesday on...
in.reuters.com

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Metal Value of Nickel Falls Below Face


12 the 75 percent copper, 25 percent nickel 5-cent coin had a melt value of .0492888, according to calculations made by the Web site Coinflation.com....
numismaster.com

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Floyd County Business Owner Arrested For Buying Stolen Scrap Metal ...


Investigator Jerry Boyd with the Floyd County Police said that many scrap buyers are not doing the proper paperwork when purchasing the scrap metal....
romenewswire.com

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Police seek suspect in scrap metal theft


They arrived to find a man inside the fenced area trying to remove scrap metal. Police confronted the thief, who ran into a cornfield out of sight....
delawareonline.com

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Two arrested in Floyd scrap metal thefts


Topping said that since March, metal worth at least $300000 has been taken from several sites in the county. He said the thefts included about $50000 in ...
courier-journal.com

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Suspects Sought in Hartly Metal Thefts


According to police, as troopers arrived at the scene they spotted a white male suspect inside the fenced area attempting to remove scrap metal. ...
wboc.com

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Police iron out thieves


During a two-day operation, Gwent Police officers visited scrap metal dealers across the Caerphilly borough and in other force areas to make spot checks on ...
walesonline.co.uk

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Manhole cover thefts 'could kill passers-by'


... that the thefts of the steel covers, which are usually carried out under the cover of night, are inspired by record prices being fetched by scrap metal. ...
telegraph.co.uk

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Dumped cars down as scrap gets dearer


The rising price of scrap metal is thought to be a factor; rather than having to pay to have an old car taken away and scrapped, owners of expired old ...
channel4.com

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Fewer cars abandoned as metal prices rise


She believes that while previously you had to pay someone to take away your old banger, the fact scrap metal dealers will now pay you as much as £1000 in ...
peterboroughtoday.co.uk

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Metro turns up heat on metal thievery


Mandating that all payment for scrap metal be made in the form of a check, sent to the address on the seller’s ID. Requiring scrap buyers to inform police ...
lasvegassun.com

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Cooling hot metal market


ANY TIME the price of a certain scrap metal skyrockets, recyclers see more of that metal brought in. Unfortunately, the spike in sales is not always powered ...
savannahnow.com

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Thursday, 14 August 2008
 

Steel Dynamics Announces OmniSource Management Promotions


OmniSource is a significant provider of steel scrap to SDI's electric-arc-furnace mini-mills, and continues to be an important resource for other ferrous ...
marketwatch.com

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Mansfield's AK Steel plant razing some of its vacant buildings


AK Steel said its vacant buildings are worth more as scrap than standing along
Bowman Street. ...
mansfieldnewsjournal.com

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Steel & Tube profits down 19pc despite revenue lift


Substantial price increases in input costs to make steel, such as iron ore, coal and scrap metal coupled with an increased global demand for steel pushed ...
nzherald.co.nz

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Camera Catches Alleged Thief Stealing Steel


At Rathe's Salvage in Colchester, crushed cars and scrap metal mean money. The company buys what some consider junk, and ships it to be shredded, ...
wcax.com

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Thailand planning to launch new scrap


The strong demand for steel has driven scrap prices to reach the top level of previous years but the rainy season has slowed down the demand a little.
steelguru.com

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Any Old Iron? Think Again


With cars containing copper, aluminium, steel and even platinum in their catalytic converters - scrap metal has become a lucrative business. ...
news.sky.com

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UPDATE 1-Steel trader Kloeckner & Co decouples from economy


Industry consolidation has increased price discipline while rising purchasing bills for iron ore, coking coal, steel scrap, energy and freight have reduced ...
reuters.com

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Smartstox.com Alerts Subscribers to a New Copper-Nickel-Cobalt ...


At Red Lightning, Kenrich-Eskay is finding copper, nickel and cobalt-bearing massive sulphides within a basalt sub-volcanic setting, lying within the same ...
baystreet.ca

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Short cover boosts copper almost 4 pct, nickel 6 pct


Copper rallied almost 4 percent on Wednesday while nickel jumped 6 percent as investors rushed to buy the metals to cover their ...
forbes.com

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How the mighty are varied


The world's biggest diversified resources stock, BHP Billiton, seems to have it all: oil and gas, aluminium, copper, nickel, iron ore, manganese, ...
mineweb.com

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Nickel, Wheat Lead Biggest CRB Commodity Index Gain Since June


... platinum and copper prices in 2008. Nickel was the biggest gainer today, soaring 7.7 percent to $19500 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange. ...
bloomberg.com

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Jinchuan H1 output of nickel & copper


However, owing to snow damage and Sichuan earthquake emerged in the first half of 2008, the quantities of nickel and copper produced by Jinchuan Group in ...
steelguru.com

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Yet to lose its lustre


Despite concerns about softening exports, Mr Smirk is upbeat China's demand for base metals - copper, nickel, aluminium, zinc and lead - will jump in coming ...
news.com.au

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India copper up on premium hopes, lead pares gains


Nickel and zinc futures rose tracking copper and on expectations prices of the metals have bottomed out, although demand for both metals continued to be ...
in.reuters.com

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Arctic Star Expands Nickel Discovery at Credit Lake, Providence ...


In April 2008, Arctic Star discovered disseminated, stringer and massive sulphides with significant nickel, copper and cobalt values. ...
marketwire.com

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Drivers dump fewer cars as scrap metal value soars


The surge in metal prices in recent years has led to the theft of lead from church roofs and the disappearance of steel ...
ft.com

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3 men charged with stealing scrap metal; oil spilled in process


At 8:10 am Wednesday, they were found loading scrap metal onto a pick-up truck owned by McCabe, and oil from a 55-gallon drum was dumped on the ground ...
pennlive.com

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Police: Danbury man stole statue for scrap metal in Bethel


A 49-year-old Danbury man stole part of a statue worth $250000 for scrap metal, Bethel police said Tuesday night. The theft, said police, ...
newstimes.com

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Oregon DEQ Issues Penalty to Scrap Metal Salvage Business


The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a $10000 penalty to Sam Haines Enterprises, LLC, a scrap metal salvage business, ...
recyclingtoday.com

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Two arraigned in scrap metal theft ring


... boldly cutting through fences and breaking into tool trailers and sheds and stealing power tools, as well as vehicle and scrap metal. ...
mlive.com

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Men charged in scrap metal theft


Two men caught in the act of taking scrap metal from a McConnellsburg business have been charged. Mathew A. Seville, 23, McConnellsburg, ...
publicopiniononline.com

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State laws target growing metal theft


Locally, officers said they often had little to go on unless they caught a metal thief in the act. Recycling businesses that pay for scrap metal legally ...
gatorsports.com

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Scrap car: big cash bonanza


The number of cars abandoned on the streets of the region has plummeted in line with the soaring price of scrap metal. The figure has fallen by two thirds ...
expressandstar.com

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Scrap metal dealers warned - adhere to rules or face renewed ban


According to a press release from OPM on Monday, all dealers in scrap metal should note that one of the conditions for the reopening of the scrap metal ...
stabroeknews.com

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Metal thefts increase as prices climb


The sheriff met earlier this year with owners of the city's four scrap metal yards to reinforce the need to strictly follow state law. ...
chronicle.augusta.com

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Wednesday, 13 August 2008
 

Possible re-rating for steel firms


This was based on the research unit’s meeting with industry players, such as steel millers, steel and scrap metal traders. It expected spot billets price to ...
biz.thestar.com.my

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Improved standards in the pipeline


Mr Pravit said scrap prices had been high in the past two years due to high demand for steel products. However, prices fell slightly in the past month as ...
bangkokpost.com

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Hyundai Steel's Q2 net up 70.2 pct


Hyundai Steel said increased steel prices and overseas sales helped it offset rising material costs. Steel scrap, used to make steel, also soared this year ...
tradingmarkets.com

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South Korea: Hyundai Steel’s Profit Rises


It raised prices 76 percent this year to cope with the higher costs of materials like scrap. More Articles in Business » A version of this article appeared ...
nytimes.com

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Thanh Loi Steel forced to re export scrap


VietNamNet Bridge reported that Da Nang authorities have forced the Thanh Loi Steel JS Company to re export 434 tonnes of scrap and rubbish. ...
steelguru.com

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Security involved in railway theft


Wambi said scrap dealers in Iganga, Jinja, Mityana and Mbarara districts and Steel Mills were exacerbating the problem. Steel Mills, he said, was smelting ...
newvision.co.ug

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Ban on Uganda scrap exports got mixed


Most steel manufacturers use locally sourced metal scraps as input for steel processing. Mr Dan Muhumuza GM of Shumuk Group of Companies said that scrap ...
steelguru.com

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Gold Summit Corporation: Gold Summit Reports Fieldwork Underway At ...


Disseminated copper-nickel mineralization occurs at the discovery outcrop on the side of an old logging road. Host rocks are coarse grained gabbroic to ...
tradingmarkets.com

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International Nickel Ventures Corporation


At Taquaral, Brazil, a three-hole diamond drill program, totaling 722 metres, has been completed to evaluate a coincident copper-nickel soil geochemical ...
earthtimes.org

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Minnesota DNR Updates PolyMet EIS Progress


Mark Holsten, Commissioner of the MDNR said, "The State of Minnesota recognizes the importance of copper-nickel mining to the State. ...
marketwatch.com

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Copper Slumps to Six-Month Low in Asia as Dollar Strengthens


``Copper looks to be oversold anyway,'' Li added. Among other LME-traded metals, aluminum was 0.1 percent down at $2829, nickel gained 0.8 percent to $18150 ...
bloomberg.com

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India copper steady, zinc up on short covering


Nickel futures traded weak on the absence of demand from the stainless steel industry, the main consumer of the metal, continued to worry investors. ...
in.reuters.com

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Rupee supports India copper, lead may pull back


The benchmark August nickel MNKQ8 was down 0.33 percent at 759.20 rupees. Nickel prices had found support in the last few days with some miners postponing ...
in.reuters.com

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Nirek's Completion of a 43-101 Bolsters Exploration of Sarah Lake ...


Historical geology from trench samples, surface samples and drilling have indicated a resource with recoverable values of copper and nickel. ...
marketwatch.com

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Copper hits 6-month low on demand woes, dollar


Lead shed 2.6 percent or $50 to $1875/1895 per tonne while nickel was at $17600 versus $18050 and tin lost 3.7 percent or $690 to $18060/18560 per tonne.
africa.reuters.com

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Asian Stocks Drop; SingTel, Commodity Producers Lead Declines


PT Internasional Nickel Indonesia tumbled, helping to send the country's stocks to their biggest decline in four months, after Citigroup slashed its price ...
bloomberg.com

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Car dumping on Britain's streets dives as scrap metal prices rise


“A few years ago, you'd have had to pay someone to take your old car away but now, scrap metal dealers will pay you up to £1000 for the pleasure....
timesonline.co.uk

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DEQ fines scrap metal business


The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined Sam Haines Enterprises $10000 for openly burning tires on property the business leases at ...
eastoregonian.info

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Scrap-Metal Spill Shuts Down Portion Of Va. 616


A tractor-trailer bound for Washington, DC, crashed this morning on Leaksville Road west of Stanley, spilling its load of scrap metal along the ...
rocktownweekly.com

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LOCAL: Police arrest men in scrap metal ring


Michigan State Police in Bay City have arrested two Pontiac men believed responsible for a scrap metal theft ring that stretched into at least nine Michigan ...
livingstondaily.com

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Demand rising for car scrap metal


But he admits much of the change is down to the global economy's appetite for recycled metal. The impact of the abandoned vehicle problem on some ...
news.bbc.co.uk

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Mesa police, recyclers battle scrap-metal thieves


With the skyrocketing prices for me