Volunteers from the Clean Arctic project and Arktikugol Trust Company have cleared 30 tons of scrap metal from Piramida, a former Soviet mining town on the Spitsbergen archipelago. The collected waste will be transported for processing, highlighting Russia's commitment to environmental responsibility in the region.
Copper theft is costing Perth building owners thousands as thieves target vacant properties for scrap metal. Despite new laws, the problem persists due to lack of police resources and the high value of copper.
A fire broke out at a scrap metal processing plant in Daesong-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk, on May 2nd at approximately 4:44 AM, burning 22 tons of scrap metal. No casualties were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause.
A fire broke out on the cargo ship Nord Houston carrying 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal at Newport Docks, Wales, at approximately 05:40 BST on Sunday. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service deployed significant resources to contain the blaze, which has been surrounded. Authorities including Natural Resources Wales, Associated British Ports, police, and Newport council are assessing potential environmental impact. No risk to life or surrounding property has been reported, and fire crews will remain on site while arrangements are made to unload affected cargo.
