Birmingham scrap metal prices
January 19, 2021
Birmingham is well known for their large and rich deposits of coal, iron ore and limestone; three main ingredients in the production of steel. It has also been referred to as the “Pittsburgh of the South.” Birmingham is home to many mills and manufacturers, including Nucor Steel, US Pipe, CMC Steel, US Steel and McWane Inc. among others.
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Prices as of November 18, 2019 |
Ferrous scrap market continues to rally in Jan
By Sean Barry - January 12, 2021
North American ferrous scrap prices logged another round major price increases in January amid a deepening supply deficit in the wake of an insatiable appetite for scrap both domestically and overseas.