Metals, both rare and common, form the backbone of our modern societies. They power our energy infrastructure, our electronics, our appliances, and much more. The economics and the logistics of whether mining or recycling is better, more cost-effective, and more reliable have profound implications for businesses at all levels of the supply chain. In this […]

Do you enjoy hunting for treasure? Have always wondered how metal detecting works? Have finally purchased one but you’re unsure how to use a metal detector? In this article, we’ll answer all these questions and more. Metal detecting can be a fun outdoor individual and group activity that can make you feel like you’re treasure […]

Worldwide, demand for raw metals continues to rise, and this has not only brought with it rising prices on several key consumer goods, but it has also been one of the critical causes of inflation globally in the past few years. Though as the global economy tries to slowly accommodate the larger volumes of metals […]

If you’re a small, medium, or large manufacturing company operating in most industries in the United Kingdom, chances are you’re producing scrap metal throughout the year, and not small quantities of it. What can you do with this scrap metal? Is there a way to recycle it? What are the advantages and the alternatives? These […]

Brass and bronze are two of the most commonly used metal alloys in the world, both having a variety of key uses that make them integral to various sectors of our economy. These alloys have been used for centuries in a wide range of applications, from musical instruments to architectural accents. The similarities don’t end […]

There are many reasons for collecting scrap metal. It’s a good way to earn extra money, not to mention that recycling metals is very beneficial for the environment. But as scrap metals come in all shapes and sizes, it’s important to know how to handle them properly to avoid costly mistakes and painful injuries. Safety […]

Even a relatively small construction project generates a lot of waste. And when you consider how many construction projects are carried out every single day around the world, the amount of waste becomes difficult to even imagine. However, it’s important to note that just as many of the things we throw away in our households […]

The modern world is built on metals. We use them in food packaging, electronic devices, household appliances, construction, furniture, and for many other purposes. But in day-to-day life, we don’t really need to identify metals or know what makes one metal different from another. The situation changes when you find a job in the metal […]

Nickel consumption has almost doubled in the last decade, and due to recent supply chain problems, it is harder than ever for supply to keep up with demand. This has led to nickel becoming a very valuable scrap metal on the market and an attractive candidate for recycling. If you have nickel waste and you […]

When faced with the question of what is the most expensive metal, most of us will most likely automatically think of gold. But in reality, that’s not the case, and there are several precious metals that cost significantly more. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at one of them: palladium. What is palladium, […]

Getting rid of scrap metal is a process that has its own set of rules. Before you get to actually sell your scrap metal, you should find out about the rules of this process. Following the law is crucial, and it clearly states the dos and don’ts of selling these kinds of materials and products. […]

When you’re getting rid of aerosol cans after usage, you should make sure that you do it safely and with the environment in mind. It doesn’t need to be a huge problem that you don’t know how to solve. There are ways to do it consciously that are the best for our planet and 100% […]

There are a lot of types of steel out there, and the distinction between them is very clear. Different types of steel are used for different things, as their qualities are a bit different, obviously. The way steel is categorised is by grades. Depending on its level of toughness, and its other properties, it’s a […]