Mpumalanga Scrap Metal Prices - South Africa

Selling Scrap in Mpumalanga

Known as "the place where the sun rises", Mpumalanga is situated on the east of South Africa. It has a population of around 4 million, its economy has seen a lot of growth over the past couple of decades with its most important industries being farming and mining.

Our team has found that the scrap metal industry to be thriving in Mpumalanga with many great scrap yards. If you are new to the scrap metal industry, we recommend that you find out about the laws that control the buying and selling scrap metal South Africa. Most importantly, take ID and a receipt for any material that you have with you to the scrap yard. These are a must, because all over South Africa new laws came in to effect to fight the theft of scrap metal. Local provinces also have their own laws and customs, the best way to understand them is to find your local scrap yard and visit. They can be the best places to learn about laws and get insider information.

If you are struggling to get quality scrap metal then we have some recommendations. First, go after scrap that has a high value but is not rare. Scrap aluminium and scrap copper are the best. They are everywhere but also have a high price. Do not be afraid to go around your local community asking for scrap metal. Often people will give it away. Cars are also a great way to make money through scrap. If you need to best scrap metal price in Mpumalanga scroll down to see the prices.

Scrap Metal Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
AluminiumR47.49
Aluminium AlloyR43.37
CopperR174.80
BrassR133.18
LeadR33.90
NickelR264.35
TinR600.11
ZincR52.38
Steel ScrapR5.91
Steel RebarR9.43

Last Updated On 2025-09-17

Scrap Aluminium Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Aluminium 1100R32.77
Aluminium 3003R32.77
Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean)R32.77
Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty)R23.27
Aluminium 5052 ScrapR44.16
Aluminium 6061 ExtrusionsR28.97
Aluminium 6063 ExtrusionsR38.47
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/FeR28.02
Aluminium/Cu RadiatorsR76.93
Aluminium/Cu/Fe RadiatorsR71.23
Aluminium RadiatorsR18.52
Aluminium/Fe RadiatorsR13.77
TransformersR8.07
Breakage 50% RecoveryR10.45
Chrome WheelsR30.87
E.C. WireR50.81
Litho SheetsR32.77
Mixed Turnings R19.00
MLC ClipsR32.29
Aluminium Old CastR31.34
Aluminium Old SheetR30.87
Painted SidingR30.39
UBCR32.29
Zorba 90% NFR30.87
Aluminium Cans (clean)R23.74
Aluminium Cans (dirty)R11.87

Scrap Brass Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Red BrassR90.59
Yellow BrassR85.27
Brass RodR83.24
Brass Hair WireR89.32
Brass PipeR81.21
Brass RadiatorsR69.03
Brass ShellsR76.74
Brass TurningsR78.36
BronzeR93.39
Bronze TurningsR48.72
Dirty BrassR40.60
Dirty Brass RadiatorsR40.60
Plumbers BrassR81.21
Semi-Red BrassR82.42

Scrap Copper Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 Bare Bright Copper WireR153.15
#1 Copper TubingR142.94
#1 Flashing CopperR142.94
#2 Copper TubingR134.77
#2/3 Mix CopperR130.69
#3 Copper with TarR122.52
#3 Roofing CopperR126.61
Dirty Roofing CopperR118.44
Electric Motors - CopperR106.19
Enameled CopperR120.48
Insulated Copper WireR122.52
Lead Coated CopperR103.33
Silver Plated CopperR130.69
Tin Coated CopperR114.36
Tin Insulated Copper WireR114.36

Scrap Lead Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Lead BatteriesR7.03
Lead ShotR15.99
Lead Wheel WeightsR10.23
Solid LeadR21.43
Soft LeadR22.07

Scrap Zinc Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
New Zinc Die CastR32.50
Old Zinc Die CastR27.98

Scrap Gold Prices

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct GoldR745.27R23,180.52
14ct GoldR1,162.63R36,161.76
18ct GoldR1,490.54R46,361.04
22ct GoldR1,820.47R56,622.91
24ct GoldR1,987.21R61,809.07

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.

Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
PalladiumR481.73R14,983.39
PlatinumR570.03R17,730.00
SilverR17.97R558.82

Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.

Scrap Prices for Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 BundleR3.25
#1 BushelingR3.37
#1 HMSR2.42
HMS 80/20R2.01
Sheet MetalR1.89
Shredded Auto ScrapR2.54
Structural SteelR2.40

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
201 SSR9.81
301 SSR14.67
304 SS SolidR21.00
304 SS TurningR18.12
309 SSR27.32
310 SSR41.42
316 SS SolidR27.32
330 SSR67.59

Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.

Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Scrap #1 PreparedR2.59
Scrap #2 PreparedR2.87
Scrap #1 UnpreparedR2.01
Scrap #2 UnpreparedR2.16
Scrap Auto Slabs WholeR2.30
Scrap Cast IronR3.45
Scrap DishwashersR2.30
Scrap DryersR2.30
Scrap Oversize TorchR3.16
Scrap RebarR6.90
Scrap Washing MachinesR2.30
Scrap Water HeatersR2.30

Scrap Electronics Prices per Kilogram

ElectronicsPrice Per Kilo
Scrap Back PanelsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Cellphones
Scrap Computer Wire
Scrap CPU Chips
Scrap CRT Monitors
Scrap Empty PC Servers
Scrap Graphics Cards
Scrap Hard DrivesContact local scrap yard
Scrap Hard Drive Boards
Scrap Laptops
Scrap LCD Monitors
Scrap Low Grade Boards
Scrap Mainframes
Scrap Memory
Scrap Mice
Scrap MotherboardsContact 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 EquipmentContact local scrap yard