North West Scrap Metal Prices - South Africa

Selling Scrap in North West

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.

Scrap Metal Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
AluminiumR45.59
Aluminium AlloyR44.05
CopperR175.76
BrassR132.26
LeadR35.96
NickelR266.37
TinR594.54
ZincR47.83
Steel ScrapR6.17
Steel RebarR9.51

Last Updated On 2025-07-05

Scrap Aluminium Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Aluminium 1100R31.46
Aluminium 3003R31.46
Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean)R31.46
Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty)R22.34
Aluminium 5052 ScrapR42.40
Aluminium 6061 ExtrusionsR27.81
Aluminium 6063 ExtrusionsR36.93
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/FeR26.90
Aluminium/Cu RadiatorsR73.85
Aluminium/Cu/Fe RadiatorsR68.38
Aluminium RadiatorsR17.78
Aluminium/Fe RadiatorsR13.22
TransformersR7.75
Breakage 50% RecoveryR10.03
Chrome WheelsR29.63
E.C. WireR48.78
Litho SheetsR31.46
Mixed Turnings R18.24
MLC ClipsR31.00
Aluminium Old CastR30.09
Aluminium Old SheetR29.63
Painted SidingR29.18
UBCR31.00
Zorba 90% NFR29.63
Aluminium Cans (clean)R22.79
Aluminium Cans (dirty)R11.40

Scrap Brass Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Red BrassR89.97
Yellow BrassR84.68
Brass RodR82.66
Brass Hair WireR88.71
Brass PipeR80.65
Brass RadiatorsR68.55
Brass ShellsR76.21
Brass TurningsR77.82
BronzeR92.74
Bronze TurningsR48.38
Dirty BrassR40.32
Dirty Brass RadiatorsR40.32
Plumbers BrassR80.65
Semi-Red BrassR81.86

Scrap Copper Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 Bare Bright Copper WireR153.99
#1 Copper TubingR143.72
#1 Flashing CopperR143.73
#2 Copper TubingR135.51
#2/3 Mix CopperR131.41
#3 Copper with TarR123.19
#3 Roofing CopperR127.30
Dirty Roofing CopperR119.09
Electric Motors - CopperR106.77
Enameled CopperR121.14
Insulated Copper WireR123.20
Lead Coated CopperR103.90
Silver Plated CopperR131.41
Tin Coated CopperR114.98
Tin Insulated Copper WireR114.98

Scrap Lead Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Lead BatteriesR7.46
Lead ShotR16.96
Lead Wheel WeightsR10.86
Solid LeadR22.73
Soft LeadR23.41

Scrap Zinc Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
New Zinc Die CastR29.68
Old Zinc Die CastR25.54

Scrap Gold Prices

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct GoldR682.73R21,235.17
14ct GoldR1,065.04R33,126.30
18ct GoldR1,365.43R42,469.60
22ct GoldR1,667.65R51,869.73
24ct GoldR1,820.40R56,620.65

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
PalladiumR466.92R14,522.72
PlatinumR571.89R17,787.71
SilverR15.74R489.63

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

Scrap Prices for Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 BundleR3.39
#1 BushelingR3.52
#1 HMSR2.53
HMS 80/20R2.10
Sheet MetalR1.97
Shredded Auto ScrapR2.65
Structural SteelR2.50

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
201 SSR10.24
301 SSR15.31
304 SS SolidR21.92
304 SS TurningR18.92
309 SSR28.52
310 SSR43.24
316 SS SolidR28.52
330 SSR70.56

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 PreparedR2.70
Scrap #2 PreparedR3.00
Scrap #1 UnpreparedR2.10
Scrap #2 UnpreparedR2.25
Scrap Auto Slabs WholeR2.40
Scrap Cast IronR3.60
Scrap DishwashersR2.40
Scrap DryersR2.40
Scrap Oversize TorchR3.30
Scrap RebarR7.21
Scrap Washing MachinesR2.40
Scrap Water HeatersR2.40

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