It’s been a truly wild year for copper prices– trade policy, tariff uncertainty, continued manufacturing demand, and an all-time record high in July have all affected the market. Read on to find out what this means for you and your scrap.

Tungsten carbide prices are on the rise. Like many recyclable materials, domestic supply, tariff uncertainty, a downturn in Chinese production, and manufacturer demands are driving up the market for this commodity. Read on to learn more about what’s going on with carbide.

Looking to clean out some old junk that’s collecting dust while earning a big pile of cash? Scrap your old silver and gold with Research Alloys.

This week, Research Alloys and Stargate Metals are thrilled to unveil the newest addition to our fleet– a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia.

At Research Alloys, the only things more important than the metals we buy and sell are our people and our culture. We believe in cultivating an environment where our employees like to come to work, and where the team feels nearly like a family. And our family includes dogs.

In the hierarchy of “The Three Rs” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), reuse comes before recycle for a reason– it’s better to use materials again and give them a second purpose before recycling them. That’s why we’re so obsessed with the amazing artwork of our friend Javad Ashrafi.

Propane tanks, oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers and other pressurized, sealed cylinders pose a serious–and even deadly–danger to recycling workers. We don’t accept these items from the public, and can only accept them from commercial clients under certain circumstances. Read on to find out more.

Finding a solution for your company’s recyclable metals doesn’t have to be a challenge. Sure, there’s a lot to figure out– collection containers, how to transport materials, how to make sure you’re getting a good rate for your metals– but that’s where Research Alloys can help.

There’s a reason we take the time to dismantle large machines and equipment before sending them off to the smelter. Sure, it would be a lot quicker and easier to toss these old CNC machines onto our flatbed trucks and cart them off for shredding. But that’s not how it’s done here at Research Alloys!

At Research Alloys, we believe in investing in our team and helping our employees achieve excellence in their roles. From safety, health and wellness to metals identification and even customer service– our training programs aim to give our staff the knowledge they need to do their jobs safely and well.