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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

Corner Brook Scrap Metal Auction Beats Brokers 2026

Corner Brook Scrap Metal Auction Beats Brokers 2026

· 7 min read

Auction vs. Broker: The Clear Winner for Canadian Scrap Metal Sellers Canadian scrap metal sellers face a critical decision when choosing how to sell their materials. Traditional brokers have dominated the market for decades, but scrap metal auction platforms are revolutionizing how businesses...

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St. John's Transparent Pricing Boosts Scrap Metal Profits

St. John's Transparent Pricing Boosts Scrap Metal Profits

· 7 min read

How Transparent Pricing Transformed Atlantic Maritime Recycling's Business When Atlantic Maritime Recycling in St. John's struggled with unpredictable payouts and hidden fees from traditional scrap buyers, owner Sarah Chen knew something had to change. Like many scrap metal recycling operations...

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SMASH Recycling — March 27, 2026

SMASH Recycling — March 27, 2026

· 7 min read

Understanding How B2B Scrap Metal Auctions Transform the Canadian Market Canadian businesses looking to sell scrap metal near me St. John's are discovering the power of auction-based platforms that connect sellers directly with buyers across the country. B2B scrap metal auctions have...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 27, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 27, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 27, 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: MIXED2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Palladium); 4 lower (Silver, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,424/oz ▲ Silver — $67.81/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,800 · Pt ▼ $1,834 · Pd ▲ $1,363 Coppe...

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Edmonton Copper Scrap Prices: Quality Standards Drive Bids

Edmonton Copper Scrap Prices: Quality Standards Drive Bids

· 6 min read

Building Trust Through Consistent Quality Standards Edmonton's scrap metal auction landscape demands sellers who understand that reputation drives profitability. When copper scrap prices Edmonton fluctuate between seasonal highs and market corrections, buyers gravitate toward sellers with proven...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 26, 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: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Aluminum); 5 lower (Gold, Silver & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,440/oz ▼ Silver — $67.84/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,800 · Pt ▼ $1,852 · Pd ▼ $1,347 Copper — $5.51...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 25, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 25, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 25, 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: BULLISHAll tracked metals are higher today. Jump to:Gold — $4,550/oz ▲ Silver — $72.48/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $10,800 · Pt ▲ $1,955 · Pd ▲ $1,427 Copper — $5.53/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.48/lb ▲ Ste...

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Windsor Anti-Fraud Scrap Metal Prices: Transparent Auctions

Windsor Anti-Fraud Scrap Metal Prices: Transparent Auctions

· 6 min read

Combating Scrap Metal Fraud Through Transparent Auction Platforms in Windsor Scrap metal fraud and misrepresentation have plagued the Canadian recycling industry for years, particularly affecting scrap metal prices Windsor dealers encounter daily. From doctored catalytic converters to copper...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 24, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 24, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 24, 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: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Platinum); 5 lower (Silver, Palladium & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,402/oz ▸ Silver — $69.39/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,600 · Pt ▲ $1,912 · Pd ▼ $1,396 Copper — ...

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Fredericton Scrap Metal Prices Today: Auction vs Spot

Fredericton Scrap Metal Prices Today: Auction vs Spot

· 6 min read

Why Lot-Based Auctions Outperform Traditional Spot-Price Selling Canadian scrap sellers face a critical decision when monetizing their metal inventory: accept today's spot prices or explore auction-based alternatives. Scrap metal prices today reflect immediate market conditions, but lot-based...

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