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%)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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