Steel Prices On the Rise

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According to Steel Industry News, US steel prices are rising significantly. Major producers are raising their prices again, and Research Alloys is following suit. Read on to learn more about what’s going on with scrap steel. 

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Veterans Day at Research Alloys

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At Research Alloys, we’re proud to recognize the men and women who serve our nation and thank them for their sacrifices. Whether you’re an employee, a vendor, or a loyal customer– thank you. Read on to learn more about our staff veterans and our upcoming Veterans Day promotion.

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The Battle of Batteries

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Scrap metal recyclers have long known about the dangers posed by batteries– from worker injury to damaged equipment to accidental fires in warehouses and scrap yards. At Research Alloys, we’re ramping up efforts to reduce these risks to keep our customers and employees safe.

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The Importance of Reuse

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Stargate Metals gives new life to old junk– we find treasure in the trash by offering scrapyard finds for sale to the public. It’s kind of like a big, loud, shiny garage sale.

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The Importance of Keeping it Clean

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At Research Alloys, we constantly hear “you’re the cleanest scrap yard I’ve ever been to!” And we wear that as a badge of honor.

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Gold is Good!

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Gold recently hit a record high price of over $4,000 an ounce and shows no signs of a slowdown. And aside from obvious sources like coins and jewelry, gold is likely hidden in just about every American home– in your electronics.

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Copper is King

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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.

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Tungsten Carbide Prices on the Rise

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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.

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Now's a Great Time to Sell Precious Metals

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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.

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Meet Our Newest Truck

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

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