Limpopo province is known for it's natural beauty. With a population of around 5 million there is still plenty of opportunity to make money buying and selling scrap metal. Our team has found some great scrap yards around Limpopo, which is great sign of a healthy scrap industry.
Whether you are new to the scrap metal industry or a veteran it is important to understand the laws that govern the buying and selling of scrap metal in South Africa. Strict laws have been put in place over the past 10 years in an attempt to combat the rise in scrap metal theft. Each region will have its own local laws and customs. To find out more about these we highly recommend that you visit your local scrap yard and speak to the staff. They will be able to give you insider knowledge and help you stay within the law.
If you are not sure about how to source material we have a few suggestions that should help you get started. Understand that not all scrap metals are equal, it is always best to find scrap that has a higher price. Scrap copper and scrap aluminium have some the highest value and are both common. Often available in old wiring, tools, kitchen supplies and building materials. If you have some money to invest you could also buy scrap gold for a less then the scrap values and sell it for a small profit. For the most up to date scrap metal prices in Limpopo scroll down.
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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Aluminium | R46.64 |
Aluminium Alloy | R40.42 |
Copper | R161.09 |
Brass | R124.39 |
Lead | R35.13 |
Nickel | R282.20 |
Tin | R516.55 |
Zinc | R53.15 |
Last Updated On 2024-11-20
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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Aluminium 1100 | R32.18 |
Aluminium 3003 | R32.18 |
Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean) | R32.18 |
Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty) | R22.85 |
Aluminium 5052 Scrap | R43.38 |
Aluminium 6061 Extrusions | R28.45 |
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions | R37.78 |
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/Fe | R27.52 |
Aluminium/Cu Radiators | R75.56 |
Aluminium/Cu/Fe Radiators | R69.96 |
Aluminium Radiators | R18.19 |
Aluminium/Fe Radiators | R13.53 |
Transformers | R7.93 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | R10.26 |
Chrome Wheels | R30.32 |
E.C. Wire | R49.91 |
Litho Sheets | R32.18 |
Mixed Turnings | R18.66 |
MLC Clips | R31.72 |
Aluminium Old Cast | R30.78 |
Aluminium Old Sheet | R30.32 |
Painted Siding | R29.85 |
UBC | R31.72 |
Zorba 90% NF | R30.32 |
Aluminium Cans (clean) | R23.32 |
Aluminium Cans (dirty) | R11.66 |
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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Red Brass | R84.61 |
Yellow Brass | R79.64 |
Brass Rod | R77.74 |
Brass Hair Wire | R83.43 |
Brass Pipe | R75.85 |
Brass Radiators | R64.47 |
Brass Shells | R71.68 |
Brass Turnings | R73.19 |
Bronze | R87.22 |
Bronze Turnings | R45.50 |
Dirty Brass | R37.92 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | R37.92 |
Plumbers Brass | R75.85 |
Semi-Red Brass | R76.98 |
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | R141.14 |
#1 Copper Tubing | R131.72 |
#1 Flashing Copper | R131.73 |
#2 Copper Tubing | R124.20 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | R120.44 |
#3 Copper with Tar | R112.91 |
#3 Roofing Copper | R116.67 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | R109.15 |
Electric Motors - Copper | R97.86 |
Enameled Copper | R111.03 |
Insulated Copper Wire | R112.91 |
Lead Coated Copper | R95.22 |
Silver Plated Copper | R120.44 |
Tin Coated Copper | R105.38 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | R105.38 |
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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Lead Batteries | R7.29 |
Lead Shot | R16.57 |
Lead Wheel Weights | R10.61 |
Solid Lead | R22.20 |
Soft Lead | R22.87 |
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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New Zinc Die Cast | R32.98 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | R28.39 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | R554.51 | R17,247.20 |
14ct Gold | R865.04 | R26,905.86 |
18ct Gold | R1,109.04 | R34,495.12 |
22ct Gold | R1,354.51 | R42,129.84 |
24ct Gold | R1,478.57 | R45,988.75 |
In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | R436.82 | R13,586.49 |
Platinum | R411.37 | R12,795.10 |
Silver | R14.97 | R465.56 |
Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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#1 Bundle | R3.89 |
#1 Busheling | R4.03 |
#1 HMS | R2.90 |
HMS 80/20 | R2.40 |
Sheet Metal | R2.26 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | R3.04 |
Structural Steel | R2.86 |
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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201 SS | R11.73 |
301 SS | R17.53 |
304 SS Solid | R25.10 |
304 SS Turning | R21.66 |
309 SS | R32.66 |
310 SS | R49.51 |
316 SS Solid | R32.66 |
330 SS | R80.79 |
Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | R3.09 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | R3.43 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | R2.40 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | R2.58 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | R2.75 |
Scrap Cast Iron | R4.13 |
Scrap Dishwashers | R2.75 |
Scrap Dryers | R2.75 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | R3.78 |
Scrap Rebar | R8.25 |
Scrap Washing Machines | R2.75 |
Scrap Water Heaters | R2.75 |
Electronics | Price Per Kilo |
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Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Cellphones | |
Scrap Computer Wire | |
Scrap CPU Chips | |
Scrap CRT Monitors | |
Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
Scrap Graphics Cards | |
Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
Scrap Laptops | |
Scrap LCD Monitors | |
Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
Scrap Mainframes | |
Scrap Memory | |
Scrap Mice | |
Scrap Motherboards | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Tower | |
Scrap Power Supplies | |
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines | |
Scrap Servers | |
Scrap Speakers | |
Scrap Telecom Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |