In Full Swing – March’s Scrap Market
Chicago's ferrous scrap metal prices are on the upswing, continuing their climb following three months of price gains.
Feeling the Love – February’s Scrap Market
Chicago's scrap metal markets are feeling the love this February as momentum, demand, and prices have improved across most scrap metal commodities.
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New Year + Renewed Demand – January’s Scrap Market
The new year generated renewed demand boosting both the US ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal markets. Scrap metal flows are tight and an increase in demand coupled with inclement weather will limit scrap metal supply over the winter months.
Looking Bright – December’s Scrap Market
The holiday season is looking bright for Chicago's scrap market with moderate gains being realized in both ferrous and non-ferrous markets and a bullish outlook ...
Searching for the Floor – November’s Scrap Market
Chicago’s Ferrous Scrap Metal Market Chicago's ferrous scrap market is still searching for the floor following seven consecutive months of price drops. Novembe ...
The Drought – October’s Scrap Market
Chicago’s Ferrous Scrap Metal Market Diminished demand and droughts on the Mississippi River have dried-up Chicago’s ferrous scrap market with October’s prices ...
Groundhog Day – September’s Scrap Market
Chicago's Ferrous Scrap Metal Market After five consecutive months of falling prices, Chicago's ferrous scrap market has begun to feel like Groundhog Day. US st ...
Shannon E. Collins Foundation- 2022-2023 Scholarships Awarded!
The Shannon E. Collins Foundation (SECF) committee chose Yvonne O'Rourke and Diego Guttierez as the two recipients of the 2022-2023 Scholarship. Both applicant ...
Under Pressure – August’s Scrap Market
Falling pig iron and finished steel prices, cool export demand, traditional summer slowdown and the Illinois River closer added downward pressure to August ferr ...