Exports of nonferrous scrap inch up in September

Nov 13, 2006 | 11:52 AM | Paul Schaffer

U.S. exports of nonferrous scrap barely changed from August to September, but China's share rose sharply, according to U.S. Commerce Department statistics issued late last week.

Lead's fall to 14,761 short tons from August's record 23,051 tons largely offset aluminum's surge to 143,938 tons from 133,041 tons.....





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