Facts & Information – Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

St. John’s is Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital and largest metro area. Situated in the country’s Atlantic Region, the province combines the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador. It sits on the northeastern corner of North America and is home to 40 % of the province’s population. Economic growth has just recently improved since 2010. The primary workforce comprises service industries such as financial services, healthcare, and public administration. Mining, oil production, manufacturing, and fishing are other industries contributing to Newfoundland and Labrador. You can see current scrap prices and request containers for larger scrap jobs in the state by using the iScrap App. Locate or search by postal code for the scrap yards and auto-wrecking locations in St. John’s, Gander, and Grand Falls.

Newfoundland and Labrador Scrap Yards & Salvage Yards

The mines in Labrador are ore copper, zinc, and precious metals like gold and silver, which are essential to the technology industry. Over the last decade, the Hibernia Oil Field has been expanded to add new revenue to the province. Fishing employs over 20,000 and contributes $440 million. Cod, haddock, halibut, herring, and mackerel are fruitful as are salmon, mussels, and steelhead trout. Several areas in Newfoundland are popular farm areas growing root vegetables, berries, and cabbage and producing dairy products. If you need to replace your farming equipment, fishing tackles, and gear, check the iScrap App to locate a scrap yard in a province near you. Prices change often due to commodity market fluctuations, so stay on top of the prices by checking them online and reporting your area prices.