Mill-grade aluminum scrap prices inch up
Feb 01, 2013 | 02:47 PM
| Nathan Laliberte
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mixed low copper clips,
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NEW YORK — Secondary mill-grade aluminum prices have risen in step with the London Metal Exchange, with market participants noting "high volumes and strong demand."
Prices for 5052 segregated low-copper alloy clips moved to a range of 96 to 98 cents per pound Jan. 31, up 2 cents from 95 to 96 cents on Jan. 28, while 3105 clips rose to 85 to 87 cents per pound from 83 to 85 cents.
"We’ve had a bit of excitement as of late," one mill-grade seller said. "Buyers are quick to move when the market goes up. There isn’t a lot of metal to be had out there." ....
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