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Platinum $1,923 USD /oz▲ $7.00 (+0.37%)Palladium $1,344 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.37%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.56 USD /lb▲ $0.1675 (+2.62%)Aluminum $1.69 USD /lb▲ $0.0258 (+1.55%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0794 (+0.93%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0106 (+1.18%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▲ $0.0027 (+0.17%)Gold $4,483 USD /oz▼ $59.27 (-1.31%)Silver $74.95 USD /oz▼ $0.3435 (-0.46%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)Platinum $1,923 USD /oz▲ $7.00 (+0.37%)Palladium $1,344 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.37%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.56 USD /lb▲ $0.1675 (+2.62%)Aluminum $1.69 USD /lb▲ $0.0258 (+1.55%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0794 (+0.93%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0106 (+1.18%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▲ $0.0027 (+0.17%)Gold $4,483 USD /oz▼ $59.27 (-1.31%)Silver $74.95 USD /oz▼ $0.3435 (-0.46%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 9, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 9, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 09, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC. 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: MIXED4 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 2 others); 2 lower (Copper, Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,739/oz ▲ Silver — $74.22/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,200 · Pt ▲ $2,043 · Pd ▲ $1,562 Copper —...

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Toronto Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Provincial Rules Guide

Toronto Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Provincial Rules Guide

· 7 min read

Understanding Provincial Scrap Metal Recycling Regulations in Canada Navigating scrap metal recycling regulations across Canadian provinces can significantly impact your bottom line when searching for the aluminum scrap price today or other metal values. Each province maintains distinct regulatory...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 8, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 8, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 08, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC. 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 (Gold, Silver & 3 others); 1 lower (Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,777/oz ▲ Silver — $76.79/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $2,062 · Pd ▲ $1,577 Copper — $5.77...

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Catalytic Converter Scrap Metal Auction Toronto 2026

Catalytic Converter Scrap Metal Auction Toronto 2026

· 7 min read

Why Catalytic Converter Auctions Drive Higher Returns for Toronto Recyclers Catalytic converters contain some of the most valuable precious metals in the scrap industry — platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Canadian recyclers in Toronto and across Ontario are discovering that scrap metal auction...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 7, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 7, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 07, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC. 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: BEARISH2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Aluminum); 4 lower (Silver, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,670/oz ▲ Silver — $72.43/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▼ $1,948 · Pd ▼ $1,457 Copp...

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Scrap Metal Prices Today: Why Toronto Auctions Pay More

Scrap Metal Prices Today: Why Toronto Auctions Pay More

· 6 min read

Auction vs. Broker: Understanding Your Scrap Metal Sales Options in Canada When tracking scrap metal prices today, sellers across Ontario face a crucial decision: auction your materials or work with traditional brokers. This choice significantly impacts your bottom line, especially in Toronto's...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 6, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 6, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 06, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC. 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 (Platinum); 4 lower (Gold, Silver & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,669/oz ▼ Silver — $72.98/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $1,988 · Pd ▼ $1,479 Copper — $5.66/l...

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Verified Buyers Sell Scrap Metal Toronto B2B Platform

Verified Buyers Sell Scrap Metal Toronto B2B Platform

· 7 min read

SMASH Recycling's Market Roundup: Transforming Canada's Scrap Metal Trade Canadian recyclers face a persistent challenge: finding reliable, verified buyers who offer fair market prices for their scrap metal inventory. Traditional methods often involve cold calling, uncertain pricing, and lengthy...

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Toronto Copper Regulations Impact: Provincial Compliance

Toronto Copper Regulations Impact: Provincial Compliance

· 7 min read

How Provincial Regulations Impact Copper Scrap Prices Toronto and Nationwide Success Navigating scrap metal recycling regulations across Canada can make or break your business success. When Toronto Metals Inc. struggled with compliance issues across multiple provinces in early 2026, their copper...

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Copper Scrap Prices Toronto: Catalytic Converter Auctions

Copper Scrap Prices Toronto: Catalytic Converter Auctions

· 6 min read

Why Catalytic Converter Auctions Outperform Traditional Scrap Sales in Canada Canadian automotive recyclers face a constant challenge: maximizing returns on catalytic converter sales while dealing with fluctuating precious metal markets. Traditional scrap dealers often provide fixed quotes that...

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