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Today's Prices

Updated 30 May 2026 · National Average

Non-Ferrous

Copper

£8.31

per kg

Low £7.80High £8.71▲ +5.9%30D

Non-Ferrous

Aluminium

£0.96

per kg

Low £0.60High £1.15▲ +10.1%30D

Ferrous

Steel

£0.17

per kg

Low £0.15High £0.18▲ +11.8%30D

Non-Ferrous

Brass

£4.17

per kg

Low £3.80High £4.50▲ +5.4%30D

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