As of February 13, 2026, the rare-metal scrap market has been showing a generally firm trend across many categories. This is largely supported by the rise in nickel prices since the end of last year and the tungsten APT market continuing to hit record highs. Strong inquiries are being seen for items containing tungsten, nickel, copper, and tantalum, and a further price increase in the near term is expected.
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