The Weighbridge | No.002 weekly market intelligence data – 1 September 2026 Aluminium rises. Copper holds near record highs. Aluminium moved higher through the week, reaching around US$3,380/t, while copper held close to its record at US$14,535/t. Lead continued to grind higher, while steel remained steady around US$378/t. NZD/USD 0.5959 ▲ +1.4% Firmed to a 9 week high metals [...]

The Weighbridge | No.001 weekly market intelligence data – 25 August 2026 COPPER EASES OFF RECORD HIGHS Copper touched a fresh all-time high mid-week before a sudden jump in LME warehouse stocks eased the squeeze. Nickel reversed higher on Indonesian quota uncertainty, aluminium eased further, and the NZ dollar pushed to a fresh multi-week high against the US dollar. [...]

Cast iron scrap in Auckland: learn what counts as cast iron, how it is graded, what affects its value and where to recycle cast iron for the current scrap metal price in NZ.

This October, Golf Ball Recycling NZ and Endless Metals are giving Auckland golfers another option for old, unwanted and damaged golf clubs through a new golf club recycling pilot, supported by Auckland Golf Inc.

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Copper is a key element in the wiring and cable industry due to its excellent electrical conductivity and versatility. However, not all copper cables are created equal. Here’s how to differentiate them, including the grading systems in place, and why it matters. Importance of Copper Cable Copper cables are crucial in various applications, from industrial […]

If you’ve spent any time in the scrap metal industry, or you’re just starting to figure out what that pile of old plumbing fittings and electrical cable in your garage is actually worth, then you’ve probably heard the term red metals. It’s one of those phrases that gets thrown around at scrap yards and recycling […]

If you have scrap metal to move and you want the best return for it, you already know that pricing is the first thing you check. A few dollars per kilo might not sound like much on a small load, but across a ute full of copper, a trailer of aluminium, or a commercial clearance […]