Artistic take on Molong's scrap

Interesting article in the The Land newsletter.

There is more scrap than I'll ever be able to pick up in my life time

 

FOR motorists heading through Molong along the Mitchell Highway, Caldwell Molong may only look like a scrap metal business. 

But looking closer, gems of fine art sculptures are hidden. 

A dinosaur proudly stands above the scrap while sunflowers poke their bright yellow heads into the sky.
Panel beater Mark Oates and mechanic Ben Caldwell are an unlikely artistic duo but they are the masterminds behind the beautiful recycled sculptures. 

Read more here...

Scrap metal pays for pizza

Now there's something that should be more widespread I reckon :-)

Automotive News -- October 15, 2014 - 12:01 am ET

Scrap dealers show up once a month at Faulkner Hyundai on the northeast side of Philadelphia and haul away the worn-out parts from the service department.

But unlike most dealerships, Faulkner Hyundai doesn't add the $500 or so it gets for the parts to its bottom line.

Instead, it puts the cash into a kitty that helps feed and entertain the store's roughly 45 employees.

Read more here ..

Base metal prices-Mumbai and AUD july 14 2014

Another fix of scrap news and useful stuff - enjoy...

Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:00pm IST
 

XXX XX (Reuters) - Monday Prices in rupees per tonne at the Bombay 
Metal Exchange: 
                                               Monday             
Copper wire bars (HCL*)            523,000          9266.88 Aud    
Aluminum ingots                      164,000          2905.67 Aud
Zinc slab                                 189,000          3348.83 Aud
Lead ingot                               147,000          2604.65 Aud
Tin slab                                  1585,000        28,064.14 Aud
Nickel Cathode                      1,250,000        22,148.38 Aud
    
    
SCRAP 
Copper cable scrap                  495,000        8770.76 Aud
Copper heavy scrap                 485,000         8593.57 Aud
Copper armeture                     475,000         8416.38 Aud
Copper utensil scrap               451,000         7991.13 Aud
Copper sheet cutting               473,000         8380.95 Aud
Brass utensil scrap                 338,000         5988.92 Aud
Brass sheet cuttings               354,000         6272.42 Aud
Aluminum utensil scrap           130,000         2303.43 Aud
 
NOTE:- Copper rods and Copper cathode data are not been publish due to 
unavailability of data from  the source(Hindustan Copper Ltd.) 

The Green Side of Metal

An interesting article has been published by greenlivingsavings.com giving 6 reasons scrap metal is a good green business.

Extract....

Reusing and recycling items has become ingrained in a society concerned about fulfilling its environmental responsibility. The industry of metal processing and fabrication is no different. In fact, a large percentage of metal products manufactured for industrial and commercial use come from recycled sources. Products like auto parts, building materials and even jewelry generally use recycled metal. This is an already huge industry and in continually on the incline. Knowing and understanding the right avenues to pursue can be beneficially for all young green businesses. 

Here are the six main steps that metal processors use to transform unsightly scrap metal into valuable raw materials.

Nice to see something positive being published about scrap metal for a change :-)

Magnets and Scrap

 
Ohio magnet maker attracts customers selling scrap

Walker Magnetics, with a plant near Rickenbacker Airport, is the America's leading manufacturer of magnets for the steel industry.

Inside the walls of a nondescript building, workers fabricate magnets capable of lifting more than 100 tons.

These are electromagnets, super-size versions of the grade-school science project in which you magnetize a nail by wrapping a wire around it and touching it to an alkaline battery. An electric current creates a force that either attracts or repels other metals.

Read More here


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Fwd: Google Alert - Scrap metal

News 10 new results for Scrap metal

State to curb scrap metals exports Independent Online Cape Town - The level at which government curbs scrap metal exports will be announced shortly, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Tuesday. Addressing the media ahead of his budget vote delivered in the National Assembly, Patel said ... See all stories on this topic »

'Lost' uranium found in scrap metal at firm The Star Radioactive waste was found in scrap metal sent for recycling at Sheffield Forgemasters in one of 30 cases where nuclear material went missing around the country over the last decade. According to information released by the Health and Safety Executive ... See all stories on this topic »

2 charged in scrap metal theft San Francisco Chronicle Authorities say brass valves and copper wire were stolen from Nick's Auto Wrecking Salvage and Metal Recycling. The thefts were reported in March. The items were tracked to another Kodiak scrap metal dealer. According to authorities, the dealer said he ... See all stories on this topic »

New laws to curb metal thefts WFMJ One neighbor says a naked woman was seen crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard of the house a few years ago. Another heard pounding on the home's doors and noticed plastic bags over the windows.More >> ... See all stories on this topic »

Blind artist's vision extends to local scrap metal sites ThisWeekNews Artist Rick Crooks stands with one of his scrap-metal pieces. His work will be on display at the German Village GartenMarkt Saturday, May 11, at the Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St. Buy This Photo. This cannon is an example of the work of artist Rick ... See all stories on this topic » ThisWeekNews

Business News Scrap metals exports announced soon Citizen Earlier this year, Patel published a notice in the Government Gazette, stating his intention to issue a policy directive and invite scrap metal users and sellers to make representations on the issue. "In many countries today... these restrictions can ... See all stories on this topic »

3000 pounds of scrap metal stolen in East Lampter Township CBS 21 Police in East Lampeter Township Police are investigating after a large amount of scrap metal was stolen. Police say the scrap stainless steel was stolen from a secured area of Goodhart & Sons. The suspects cut chain link fence to gain access to the steel. See all stories on this topic »

Salvation Army partners with Sadoff Iron & Metal Fond du Lac Reporter Items may be dropped off at Sadoff on Arndt Street Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, this year The Salvation Army will pick up scrap metal upon request. "The Salvation Army will be happy to make an appointment to send out a ... See all stories on this topic »

Neighborhood Residents Fed Up With Local Business KGNS Their complaints are dust from the scrap metal in the air, a lingering smell of what he describes as burned tires or oil. "We just want to bring back our peace. We want them to return our neighborhood." He says it's started costing him money to replace ... See all stories on this topic »

Gateshead scrap firm fined £10000 Materials Recycling World A Gateshead scrap metal and plastics recycling company has been fined £10,000 for carrying out waste activities without an environmental permit. Michael Coates Recycling , which operates two sites on Heworth Way on the Pelaw Industrial Estate, admitted ... See all stories on this topic »

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