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Platinum $2,107 USD /oz▲ $22.00 (+1.06%)Palladium $1,547 USD /oz▲ $9.00 (+0.59%)Rhodium $10,100 USD /oz▲ $125.00 (+1.25%)Copper $6.09 USD /lb▲ $0.0450 (+0.74%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0397 (-2.40%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.19 USD /lb▼ $0.0061 (-0.07%)Lead $0.8700 USD /lb▼ $0.0032 (-0.37%)Zinc $1.55 USD /lb▲ $0.0238 (+1.56%)Gold $4,850 USD /oz▲ $60.09 (+1.25%)Silver $81.16 USD /oz▲ $2.38 (+3.02%)USD/CAD 1.3671▼ $0.0075 (-0.55%)Platinum $2,107 USD /oz▲ $22.00 (+1.06%)Palladium $1,547 USD /oz▲ $9.00 (+0.59%)Rhodium $10,100 USD /oz▲ $125.00 (+1.25%)Copper $6.09 USD /lb▲ $0.0450 (+0.74%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0397 (-2.40%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.19 USD /lb▼ $0.0061 (-0.07%)Lead $0.8700 USD /lb▼ $0.0032 (-0.37%)Zinc $1.55 USD /lb▲ $0.0238 (+1.56%)Gold $4,850 USD /oz▲ $60.09 (+1.25%)Silver $81.16 USD /oz▲ $2.38 (+3.02%)USD/CAD 1.3671▼ $0.0075 (-0.55%)

SMASH Recycling Blog

Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

Montreal Metal Grading Standards: B2B Auction Success

Montreal Metal Grading Standards: B2B Auction Success

· 7 min read

Understanding Metal Grading Standards in Canadian B2B Scrap Auctions The Canadian scrap metal market operates on precise grading standards that determine pricing across B2B auction platforms. For sellers searching for metal recycling near me Montreal, understanding these classifications can mean...

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Copper Recycling Winnipeg: 40% Sales Boost Via Auctions

Copper Recycling Winnipeg: 40% Sales Boost Via Auctions

· 7 min read

The Digital Revolution in Canadian Scrap Metal Trading Prairie Metals, a mid-sized scrap operation in Winnipeg, was struggling with traditional sales methods. Their copper recycling Winnipeg business relied on phone calls and in-person negotiations that consumed hours each week. Then they...

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Automotive Recyclers Charlottetown: Digital Market Edge

Automotive Recyclers Charlottetown: Digital Market Edge

· 7 min read

The State of Scrap Metal Recycling in Canada: 2026 Industry Overview Canada's scrap metal recycling industry has transformed dramatically in 2026, with digital marketplaces and auction platforms revolutionizing how automotive recyclers Charlottetown and across the country conduct business. The...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 10, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 10, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of April 10, 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 (Silver, Copper & 1 others); 3 lower (Gold, Platinum & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,761/oz ▼ Silver — $75.85/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,200 · Pt ▼ $2,070 · Pd ▼ $1,5...

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Calgary Aluminum Recycling: Verified Buyer Networks Win

Calgary Aluminum Recycling: Verified Buyer Networks Win

· 6 min read

SMASH Revolutionizes Canadian Scrap Metal Trading Through Verified Buyer Networks The Canadian scrap metal market underwent a significant transformation in 2026 as digital platforms revolutionized how recyclers connect with buyers across the country. Aluminum recycling Calgary operations and...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 9, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 9, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of April 09, 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: MIXED4 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 2 others); 2 lower (Copper, Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,739/oz ▲ Silver — $74.22/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,200 · Pt ▲ $2,043 · Pd ▲ $1,562 Copper —...

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Toronto Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Provincial Rules Guide

Toronto Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Provincial Rules Guide

· 7 min read

Understanding Provincial Scrap Metal Recycling Regulations in Canada Navigating scrap metal recycling regulations across Canadian provinces can significantly impact your bottom line when searching for the aluminum scrap price today or other metal values. Each province maintains distinct regulatory...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 8, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 8, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of April 08, 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: BULLISH5 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 3 others); 1 lower (Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,777/oz ▲ Silver — $76.79/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $2,062 · Pd ▲ $1,577 Copper — $5.77...

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Catalytic Converter Scrap Metal Auction Toronto 2026

Catalytic Converter Scrap Metal Auction Toronto 2026

· 7 min read

Why Catalytic Converter Auctions Drive Higher Returns for Toronto Recyclers Catalytic converters contain some of the most valuable precious metals in the scrap industry — platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Canadian recyclers in Toronto and across Ontario are discovering that scrap metal auction...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 7, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – April 7, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of April 07, 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: BEARISH2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Aluminum); 4 lower (Silver, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,670/oz ▲ Silver — $72.43/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▼ $1,948 · Pd ▼ $1,457 Copp...

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