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Platinum $1,922 USD /oz▲ $6.00 (+0.31%)Palladium $1,347 USD /oz▲ $8.00 (+0.60%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.57 USD /lb▲ $0.1735 (+2.71%)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 $4,484 USD /oz▼ $57.67 (-1.27%)Silver $74.86 USD /oz▼ $0.4350 (-0.58%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)Platinum $1,922 USD /oz▲ $6.00 (+0.31%)Palladium $1,347 USD /oz▲ $8.00 (+0.60%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.57 USD /lb▲ $0.1735 (+2.71%)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 $4,484 USD /oz▼ $57.67 (-1.27%)Silver $74.86 USD /oz▼ $0.4350 (-0.58%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)

SMASH Recycling Blog

Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Moncton's Market Advantage

Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Moncton's Market Advantage

· 7 min read

Canada's Scrap Metal Market Shows Strong Regional Variations in Early 2026 The Canadian scrap metal market continues evolving rapidly in 2026, with regional pricing patterns creating significant opportunities for sellers across the country. Understanding today's aluminum scrap price today requires...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 5, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 5, 2026

· SMASH AI · 5 min read

Prices as of March 05, 2026 at 02:55 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 — $5,101/oz ▼ Silver — $82.59/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,450 · Pt ▼ $2,138 · Pd ▼ $1,625 Copper Aluminum Steel Scrap — $413.00/mt ▸ Mac...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 4, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 4, 2026

· SMASH AI · 5 min read

Prices as of March 04, 2026 at 01:00 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 — $5,159/oz ▲ Silver — $85.30/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,850 · Pt ▲ $2,151 · Pd ▲ $1,667 Copper — $5.91/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.53/lb ▲ Ste...

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Sell Scrap Car Vancouver: Copper Market Trends Drive Prices

Sell Scrap Car Vancouver: Copper Market Trends Drive Prices

· 7 min read

How Copper Supply Shifts Shape Vancouver's Scrap Metal Markets Global copper supply changes ripple through every corner of Canada's scrap metal industry. When mining production drops in Chile or infrastructure demand surges in Asia, scrap dealers in Vancouver feel the impact within weeks....

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Cash for Junk Cars Halifax - Digital Scrap Revolution

Cash for Junk Cars Halifax - Digital Scrap Revolution

· 8 min read

The Digital Revolution Transforming Halifax's Scrap Metal Industry Canadian recyclers across Halifax and beyond are making a fundamental shift in how they handle scrap metal transactions. The traditional phone calls, physical inspections, and handshake deals are giving way to transparent online...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 3, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 3, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 03, 2026 at 03:14 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: BEARISHAluminum higher; Gold & Silver +3 lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,045/oz ▼ Silver — $80.63/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $12,050 · Pt ▼ $2,035 · Pd ▼ $1,608 Copper — $5.79/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.47/lb ▲...

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Copper Supply Shifts Impact Canadian Scrap Metal Markets

Copper Supply Shifts Impact Canadian Scrap Metal Markets

· 3 min read

# Copper Supply Developments Signal Shifting Market Dynamics for Canadian Scrap Sellers The scrap metal industry is experiencing notable shifts this week as new copper production comes online in the United States and supply chain concerns continue to impact precious metals markets. These...

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