North American copper scrap prices edged higher on Index 20th Feb, 2017

Published: Feb 22, 2017 09:39 (GMT+8)
The North American copper scrap prices edged higher slightly on February 20th, Monday.

By Carolina Curiel

TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American copper scrap prices climbed higher marginally on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on February 20th, Monday.

The price of Alternator scrap remained unchanged over the previous day. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing rose by $0.03 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also up by $0.03 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright went higher by $ 0.03 per Lb.

The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery increased marginally by $0.01 per Lb. #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices remained flat on Index over the previous day. #3 Copper-Light copper prices went higher by $0.03 per Lb to touch $2.28 per Lb.

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

Meanwhile, the prices of Cu/Al Radiators and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe held steady on February 20th, 2017.

Heater Cores and Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices were unchanged on Index.

Romex Wires prices were up by $0.02 per Lb relative to prior day.

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

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