Platinum $1,613 USD /oz▼ $61.00 (-3.64%)Palladium $1,236 USD /oz▼ $63.00 (-4.85%)Rhodium $8,200 USD /oz▲ $100.00 (+1.23%)Copper $6.29 USD /lb▼ $0.0935 (-1.47%)Aluminum $1.44 USD /lb▲ $0.0140 (+0.98%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.49 USD /lb▼ $0.0374 (-0.50%)Lead $0.8100 USD /lb▼ $0.0031 (-0.38%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0163 (-1.00%)Gold $3,973 USD /oz▼ $85.70 (-2.11%)Silver $55.47 USD /oz▼ $2.36 (-4.07%)USD/CAD 1.4038▼ $0.0029 (-0.21%)Platinum $1,613 USD /oz▼ $61.00 (-3.64%)Palladium $1,236 USD /oz▼ $63.00 (-4.85%)Rhodium $8,200 USD /oz▲ $100.00 (+1.23%)Copper $6.29 USD /lb▼ $0.0935 (-1.47%)Aluminum $1.44 USD /lb▲ $0.0140 (+0.98%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.49 USD /lb▼ $0.0374 (-0.50%)Lead $0.8100 USD /lb▼ $0.0031 (-0.38%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0163 (-1.00%)Gold $3,973 USD /oz▼ $85.70 (-2.11%)Silver $55.47 USD /oz▼ $2.36 (-4.07%)USD/CAD 1.4038▼ $0.0029 (-0.21%)
· 9 min read
Canada's copper supply landscape shifted dramatically in early 2026, sending ripples through scrap metal markets nationwide. For automotive recyclers London operations and metal dealers across Ontario, these changes represent both challenges and opportunities worth understanding. Global mining...
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of April 28, 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 — $4,581/oz ▼ Silver — $73.08/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,000 · Pt ▼ $1,917 · Pd ▼ $1,427 Copper — $5.89/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.60/lb ▼ Stee...
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Canadian scrap dealers know the drill: winter hits, construction sites shut down, and metal recycling prices Canada take a nosedive. But here's what most don't realize — this seasonal pattern creates predictable profit opportunities for savvy recyclers who understand the timing. With spring...
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of April 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: BEARISHAll tracked metals are lower today. Jump to:Gold — $4,700/oz ▼ Silver — $75.65/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,050 · Pt ▼ $2,005 · Pd ▼ $1,463 Copper — $6.03/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.63/lb ▸ Stee...
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· 9 min read
Digital fraud costs the Canadian scrap metal market over $127 million annually, according to recent industry reports. Yet one simple technology is transforming trust in online scrap metal auctions: photo verification. This system has become the backbone of successful B2B transactions, allowing...
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· 8 min read
A Guelph-based auto recycling operation just transformed their struggling business into a regional powerhouse by implementing strategic scrap metal inventory management and leveraging Ontario's emerging B2B auction platforms. Their monthly revenue jumped 340% within eight months — here's exactly...
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· 8 min read
Global copper mine disruptions in Chile and Peru have sent shockwaves through Canadian scrap metal markets, creating unprecedented opportunities for metal recyclers across Nova Scotia and beyond. These supply chain interruptions are reshaping how businesses approach copper scrap collection,...
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of April 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: MIXED3 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 1 others); 3 lower (Platinum, Copper & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,713/oz ▲ Silver — $76.06/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,150 · Pt ▼ $1,995 · Pd ▲ $1,4...
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· 6 min read
Winter's Impact on Canadian Scrap Metal Market Dynamics The Canadian scrap metal market experiences dramatic seasonal fluctuations that directly correlate with our harsh winter conditions. From coast to coast, including industrial hubs like Moncton, scrap dealers and recycling yards navigate...
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of April 23, 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 — $4,725/oz ▼ Silver — $76.69/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,150 · Pt ▼ $2,025 · Pd ▼ $1,472 Copper — $6.07/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.63/lb ▼ Stee...
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