North American copper scrap prices rose marginally on Index, 31st May, 2017

Published: Jun 1, 2017 17:22
The North American copper scrap prices climbed higher marginally on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on May 31st, Wednesday.

June 01, 2017 02:00:29 AM
TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American copper scrap prices climbed higher marginally on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on May 31st, Wednesday.

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

The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery held steady over the previous day. #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices remained flat on Index. #3 Copper-Light copper prices edged higher by $0.01 per Lb to touch $2.16 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 May 31st, 2017.

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

Romex Wires prices held steady 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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