Raw Materials Prices: Iron Ore, Coking Coal, Pig Iron, Scrap, Zinc

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Prices for all but one of the steelmaking raw materials tracked in this SMU analysis increased from May to June, with most products following large gains seen in previous months. Over the last 30 days, coking coal prices have increased 31%, shredded scrap prices rose 11%, and busheling scrap increased nearly 9%.

Brett Linton

Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

Brett Linton

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