Platinum $1,923 USD /oz▲ $7.00 (+0.37%)Palladium $1,348 USD /oz▲ $9.00 (+0.67%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.57 USD /lb▲ $0.1725 (+2.70%)Aluminum $1.69 USD /lb▲ $0.0253 (+1.52%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0027 (-0.03%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0141 (+1.57%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0004 (-0.02%)Gold $4,484 USD /oz▼ $58.37 (-1.29%)Silver $74.85 USD /oz▼ $0.4460 (-0.59%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)Platinum $1,923 USD /oz▲ $7.00 (+0.37%)Palladium $1,348 USD /oz▲ $9.00 (+0.67%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.57 USD /lb▲ $0.1725 (+2.70%)Aluminum $1.69 USD /lb▲ $0.0253 (+1.52%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0027 (-0.03%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0141 (+1.57%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0004 (-0.02%)Gold $4,484 USD /oz▼ $58.37 (-1.29%)Silver $74.85 USD /oz▼ $0.4460 (-0.59%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)
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Auction vs. Broker: Which Gets You More for Your Scrap Metal in Canada? Here's a number that might surprise you: Canadian scrap metal sellers who switch from fixed-price brokers to competitive auction platforms report recovering significantly more value per load — sometimes double digits more on...
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of June 01, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🟢 Market Mood: BULLISH5 of 8 metals higher (Silver, Platinum & 3 others); 1 lower (Gold). Jump to:Gold — $4,505/oz ▼ Silver — $75.62/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $8,800 · Pt ▲ $1,946 · Pd ▲ $1,342 Copper — $6.55/l...
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This Week in Canadian Scrap: How SMASH Connects Recyclers with Verified Buyers What if every scrap metal load you brought to market was seen by dozens of verified, motivated buyers — without a single phone call? That's not a future promise. That's what's happening right now across Canada's B2B...
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How Canadian Recyclers Are Navigating Provincial Regulations — and Winning on the B2B Market Here's a reality check most recyclers don't talk about openly: the rules governing scrap metal in Canada aren't uniform. A recycler operating in British Columbia faces a completely different regulatory...
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Why Catalytic Converter Auctions Are Changing the Game for Canadian Recyclers Most automotive recyclers leave money on the table every single time they sell catalytic converters. Not because they're careless — but because the traditional selling process was designed to favour buyers, not sellers....
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Prices as of May 29, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🟡 Market Mood: MIXED1 of 8 metals higher (Gold); 5 lower (Silver, Platinum & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,523/oz ▲ Silver — $75.37/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $8,800 · Pt ▼ $1,915 · Pd ▸ $1,354 Copper — $6.39/lb ▼...
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Auction vs. Broker: Why Canadian Scrap Sellers Are Rethinking How They Move Metal Most scrap sellers in Canada have used a broker at some point — and many have walked away wondering if they left money on the table. If you've ever handed over a load of copper, a catalytic converter, or a wrecked...
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of May 28, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🔴 Market Mood: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Aluminum); 6 lower (Gold, Silver & 4 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,386/oz ▼ Silver — $72.96/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $9,000 · Pt ▼ $1,874 · Pd ▼ $1,323 Copper — $6.33/lb...
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Why Transparent Pricing Is the Biggest Problem Facing Canadian Scrap Sellers Today Ask any experienced scrap seller in Etobicoke what their biggest frustration is, and you'll likely hear the same answer: they never quite know what their material is actually worth. One yard quotes low, another...
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of May 27, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🔴 Market Mood: BEARISHAll tracked metals are lower today. Jump to:Gold — $4,461/oz ▼ Silver — $74.84/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $9,200 · Pt ▼ $1,929 · Pd ▼ $1,365 Copper — $6.37/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.66/lb ▼ Steel S...
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