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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%)

SMASH Recycling Blog

Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

Toronto Steel Scrap Price Today: Auctions Beat Brokers

Toronto Steel Scrap Price Today: Auctions Beat Brokers

· 6 min read

When checking the steel scrap price today, Canadian scrap sellers face a critical decision: sell through traditional brokers or embrace auction platforms. This choice significantly impacts your bottom line, especially in major markets like Toronto where competition runs fierce. Understanding these...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 2, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 2, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 02, 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: BEARISHAll tracked metals are lower today. Jump to:Gold — $4,627/oz ▼ Silver — $70.78/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▼ $1,917 · Pd ▼ $1,441 Copper — $5.53/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.55/lb ▼ Stee...

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Saskatoon Scrap Metal Prices Today: End Hidden Costs

Saskatoon Scrap Metal Prices Today: End Hidden Costs

· 6 min read

The Hidden Cost of Opaque Scrap Metal Pricing in Canada Canadian scrap sellers lose millions annually due to unclear pricing practices in the metal recycling industry. When you can't access transparent scrap metal prices today, you're essentially selling blind. This opacity particularly affects...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 1, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 1, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 01, 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: MIXED3 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Platinum & 1 others); 4 lower (Silver, Palladium & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,722/oz ▲ Silver — $74.80/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $1,965 · Pd ▼ $...

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Digital Scrap Metal Recycling Medicine Hat B2B Auctions

Digital Scrap Metal Recycling Medicine Hat B2B Auctions

· 6 min read

Understanding B2B Scrap Metal Auctions in Canada's Digital Marketplace The scrap metal recycling Medicine Hat industry has transformed dramatically with the rise of digital auction platforms that connect sellers directly with buyers across Canada. Traditional scrap yards in Medicine Hat and...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 31, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 31, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 31, 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: BULLISH3 of 8 metals higher (Silver, Palladium & 1 others); 2 lower (Gold, Platinum). Jump to:Gold — $4,573/oz ▼ Silver — $72.92/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,400 · Pt ▼ $1,906 · Pd ▲ $1,433 Cop...

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Sell Scrap Metal Sydney: Reputation Building Strategies

Sell Scrap Metal Sydney: Reputation Building Strategies

· 6 min read

Building Trust Through Consistent Quality Standards When you sell scrap metal Sydney through auction platforms, your reputation becomes your most valuable asset. Buyers on B2B scrap metal marketplaces make purchasing decisions based on seller credibility, especially when dealing with high-value...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 30, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 30, 2026

· SMASH AI · 5 min read

[STUB: All data sources failed. Manual completion required.] [DATA ALERT: Metals-API: failed to fetch prices — verify before publishing] Prices as of March 30, 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: MIXEDMarkets are flat across the board. Jump t...

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A Walk With Our Founder

A Walk With Our Founder

· SMASH Admin · 1 min read · Repost

SMASH Recycling founder Jeffrey Zwirsky believes the best ideas come from walking the yards, not sitting behind a desk. A look at the hands-on philosophy driving Canada’s scrap metal auction platform.

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