by Peel Scrap Metal Recycling | Nov 26, 2010 | Rare Earth Metals, Urban Mining
In Canada, we are blessed with a real abundance of natural resources. Not all countries are as fortunate. This is especially true in the case of what is commonly known as rare earth metals. Something which has featured prominently in the news of late. Rare earth...
by Peel Scrap Metal Recycling | Oct 28, 2010 | Urban Mining
Like most people, we were riveted by the unfolding story of the rescue of the Chilean miners last month. It was a story of the power of the human spirit. Mining The courage of the miners, the faith of their families, and the selfless determination and ingenuity of the...
by Peel Scrap Metal Recycling | May 6, 2010 | Scrap Copper Recycling
If you look through some of the literature on copper, you might be surprised to learn that copper is often referred to as metal with a Ph.D. in economics. A bellwether for base metals, it is susceptible to economic trends and, therefore, closely tied to the business...
by Peel Scrap Metal Recycling | May 6, 2010 | Electronic Scrap Recycling
The average North American gets a new cell phone every 18 to 24 months. According to a report released by the United Nations on the growth in electronic scrap, a mobile phone can contain over 40 elements from the periodic table. These include base metals such as...
by Peel Scrap Metal Recycling | May 6, 2010 | Event Participation
Peel Participation Again this year, Peel Scrap Metal will be fielding a team for Rick Hansen’s Wheels in Motion . The event takes place on June 13th and raises money to promote awareness of spinal cord injury and raises funds for research.. If you’d like to help us...
