North West Scrap Metal Prices - South Africa

North West is a province in South Africa with the capital city of Mahikeng. It is heavily influenced by the mining that takes place in the region. This makes it a great place for the trade of scrap metal.

If you are new to trading scrap metal the we have some tips to get you started. First, make sure to learn about the laws that govern the buying and selling of scrap metal within South Africa and the local customs in North West. Two important documents that you may need will be ID and a receipt. Often both of these will be needed to sell large amounts of material. If you are unsure the best way to educate yourself is by speaking to your local scrap yard owner. They will know all the local laws and local information. Also, don't be afraid to visit many different scrap yards. They will all have different prices and it is best to shop around to find the one that suits you.

Finding scrap metal can be difficult when you first get started. There are many methods for acquiring scrap metal. We will give you a few tips to get you started. First thing to remember is that the price per kilo of different material is massively different. Scrap copper is worth a lot more than scrap steel for example. The scrap metals, that are easiest to make a profit on, are copper, gold and aluminium. Copper can be found in wiring and has a great price. Gold can often be bought for below the scrap price and sold in bulk for a profit. Aluminium is used in household goods and car parts. It is not as valuable but much easier to get hold of. For the latest prices in North West look at the lists below.