The current scrap buying price for Foundry Slag in Christchurch as of April 7, 2026 is NZ$ 0.02 per kilogram (New Zealand Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Foundry Slag?
Non-metallic smelting residue; mainly road base use.
Foundry Slag is classified under Industrial & Foundry Scrap — By-products from manufacturing and metallurgical processes. Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
Foundry Slag Price in Christchurch Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Foundry Slag in Christchurch:
| Unit | Price (New Zealand Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | NZ$ NZ$ 0.02 |
| Per metric tonne | NZ$ 18 |
| Per troy ounce | NZ$ 0.56 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Christchurch.
Foundry Slag Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Foundry Slag scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.0102 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.0147 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.0077 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.0088 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.0142 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.0179 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.0131 /kg |
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What Affects Foundry Slag Prices in Christchurch?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Non-metallic smelting residue; mainly road base use. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Christchurch directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the New Zealand Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Christchurch yards.
Tips for Selling Foundry Slag in Christchurch
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Non-metallic smelting residue; mainly road base use.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Christchurch buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Data
The Foundry Slag price shown on this page is sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time exchange rates, refreshed daily at 08:10 London time. Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the value of any quantity in your preferred currency.