Tungsten Carbide
Solid carbide, brazed scrap, thermal spray, and sludge. WA's leading buyer with assay-backed offers and fast turnaround.
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Perth's Specialty Metal Recycler
Turn Your Scrap Into
Real Value
Buying specialty metals from mining, oil & gas, and manufacturing across WA.
Who We Are
Built for the Metals
Others Overlook
Drill Bits Recyclers started with a simple observation: WA’s mining and industrial operations were sending high-value specialty metals to general scrap yards that couldn’t properly grade or price them. We built a business around solving that problem, with the testing equipment, industry knowledge, and logistics network to handle everything from tungsten carbide drill bits to Inconel superalloys.
Today we operate from our Malaga facility, running XRF and radiation testing on every load, collecting from Perth metro through to the Pilbara, Goldfields, and beyond. Same-week payment, transparent pricing, and a focus on the metals that matter most to WA industry.
Malaga, WA
Founded
Started in Perth
Began as a specialist buyer of tungsten carbide from WA's mining industry.
Expansion
Added Specialty Alloys
Grew into stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys, and precious metals to serve a wider range of industries.
Capability
XRF Testing In-House
Invested in handheld and benchtop XRF analysers for fast, accurate alloy grading on every load.
Reach
WA-Wide Collection
Extended collection services from Perth metro to the Pilbara, Goldfields, Kimberley, Mid West, and South West.
Today
1.3M+ KG Recycled
Serving mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, and defence industries across Western Australia.
8 Metals 5 Industries 7 Regions
1.3M+
KG Recycled
8
Metal Categories
5
Industries Served
7
WA Regions
Same
Week Payment
What We Accept
Materials We Recycle
What We Do
Complete Mining Metal Recycling
Solutions Across WA
We handle every part of the specialty metal recycling process. From core recycling and logistics through to testing, consulting, and global export.
01 / Core Services
Recycling & Recovery
Our primary activity. Turning your scrap into money, from single drums to full shutdown recovery.
Recycling The core of our activity. Turning your scrap into money in a sustainable way. Tungsten Recovery High-value tungsten carbide sourced from drilling and industrial operations. Logistics National freight network. Our trucks or third-party, fast and reliable. Big Jobs Site clean-ups and project shutdowns. Large volumes cleared fast.
02 / Testing & Safety
Analysis & Compliance
Accurate grading and safety verification on every load before pricing.
XRF Metal Testing XRF analysis eliminates guesswork. Your metal is never misidentified or undervalued.
Radiation Testing Safety-first radiation checks ensure your scrap is non-hazardous and compliant.
Custom Reporting Tailored reports for ESG, traceability, and auditing. Weight breakdowns, material types, compliance.
03 / Expertise & Growth
Consulting & Export
Advisory, training, and international reach to maximise value from your operation.
Consulting Services End-to-end solutions that boost scrap recovery value and efficiency.
Training Support Accredited trainers sharing real-world knowledge with drilling and mining teams.
Global Sales & Export International buyers connected. We handle logistics and export compliance.
Our Process
How It Works
From the moment your scrap arrives at our Malaga yard, every step is built around accuracy, traceability, and fast payment.
Your load arrives at our Malaga yard. Every delivery is logged with a reference number for full traceability.
Step 1Our team inspects and XRF tests every load, separating tungsten carbide, specialty alloys, and grades so you get paid what the material is actually worth.
Step 2Materials are weighed on calibrated, third-party-certified scales. Every load is logged with detailed reporting ready for your records and ESG reporting.
Step 3Payment is processed via EFT within the same week, with an itemised payout report. Fast, transparent, and hassle-free.
Step 4100%
of loads logged on arrival
Every delivery is booked in with a unique reference, weight ticket, and inspection record so you have full traceability from yard gate to payment.
- Reference number issued at weighbridge
- Photo record kept for every load
- Chain-of-custody available on request
8+
specialty alloys correctly graded
Our team identifies and separates tungsten carbide, Inconel, duplex stainless, titanium, and other high-value alloys so you get paid what the material is truly worth, not the lowest common grade.
- XRF analysis on every specialty load
- Hand sorting by experienced graders
- Radiation testing for safety and compliance
0kg
margin of error on certified scales
All material is weighed on calibrated, third-party-certified scales and logged with detailed reporting. You get a full breakdown by weight, material type, and grade, ready for internal audits and ESG reporting.
- Third-party calibration certificates on file
- Itemised weight and material reports
- ESG-ready data for compliance teams
5days
average settlement time
Once your load is graded and weighed, payment is processed via EFT. Fast, secure, and hassle-free, with an itemised payout report for your records.
- Automated EFT, no chasing invoices
- Itemised payout report included
- Transparent rates, updated to market
Who We Work With
Industries We Serve
WA Coverage
We Collect Across Western Australia
From our base in Malaga, Perth, we service mine sites, workshops, and facilities across the state.
Home base in Malaga. Full drop-off and collection services across Perth metro, including Wangara, Welshpool, Kewdale, Canning Vale, Henderson, and Jandakot.
Servicing Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Tom Price, and Dampier. Key industries: iron ore mining, LNG/gas processing, offshore oil & gas.
Coverage across the Goldfields region servicing gold and nickel mining operations. Regular collection runs from major mine sites.
Dedicated coverage for Kalgoorlie-Boulder and surrounds, including the Super Pit and surrounding mining operations.
Service coverage for Broome, Derby, Kununurra, and Halls Creek. Supporting mining, construction, and pastoral operations.
Covering Geraldton, Meekatharra, Cue, and Mount Magnet. Key industries: gold mining, base metals, iron ore.
Servicing Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, and Collie. Key industries: alumina, mineral sands, manufacturing, construction.
Latest Insights
From the Blog
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304 vs 316: the $1,200/tonne mistake we see weekly
Three visual tells that get loads mis-graded - and the magnet test that misses two of the most common ones.
What an ESG-grade traceability report actually contains
Weighbridge, assay, downstream destination, photo evidence. The four pieces every NGER-aligned report needs.
Trusted Across WA
What Our Clients Say
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1.3M+ kg recycled • WA-wide collection • Same-week payment
Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
Quick answers to the questions we get most. For anything else, our team is a phone call or email away.
Still have questions?
Call our team or send through a quick enquiry. We’ll respond within one business day.
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We buy specialty and high-value metals including tungsten carbide, stainless steel (all grades including duplex and super duplex), titanium, nickel alloys, Inconel, Hastelloy, precious metals, tantalum, and manganese steel. We focus on industrial and B2B sources, not consumer scrap.
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Pricing is based on the alloy grade (confirmed by XRF testing), current LME and market rates, volume, and contamination level. We provide transparent quotes with no hidden deductions. For specialty metals like tungsten carbide, cobalt content and grade significantly affect value.
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Both. You can drop off at our Malaga yard, or we can collect from anywhere across WA. We run regular collection routes to the Pilbara, Goldfields, Kimberley, Mid West, and South West, and we handle one-off site cleanups and full shutdown recoveries.
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Once your material is graded and weighed, payment is processed within the same week. No drawn-out negotiations or delayed settlements. You get the final figure before payment is released.
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XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis identifies the exact alloy composition of your scrap in seconds. It matters because specialty metals vary hugely in value. A piece of 316L stainless is worth more than 304, and Inconel 625 is worth significantly more than either. Without XRF, scrap gets misidentified and underpaid. We test every load.
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Yes, this is a core part of what we do. For mine shutdowns, LNG plant turnarounds, and large site cleanups, we deploy a team onsite with sorting, grading, and logistics capability. We handle volume-based pricing and work around your schedule.
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Every load is checked for radiation as part of our safety-first approach. This is especially important for scrap from oil and gas, power generation, and older industrial sites where NORM (naturally occurring radioactive material) can be present. Radiation checks ensure compliance and keep everyone safe.
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No minimum volume. We handle everything from a single drum of carbide inserts up to full shutdown recoveries with multiple truckloads. For smaller quantities, drop-off at Malaga is usually the fastest option.
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2/89 Pavers Circle
Malaga, WA 6090
Malaga, WA 6090
Hours
Mon to Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm
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