Platinum $1,819 USD /oz▼ $28.00 (-1.52%)Palladium $1,405 USD /oz▲ $67.00 (+5.01%)Rhodium $8,850 USD /oz▲ $25.00 (+0.28%)Copper $6.64 USD /lb▼ $0.0520 (-0.78%)Aluminum $1.47 USD /lb▲ $0.0041 (+0.28%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0862 (+1.14%)Lead $0.8500 USD /lb▲ $0.0030 (+0.35%)Zinc $1.85 USD /lb▼ $0.0168 (-0.90%)Gold $4,454 USD /oz▼ $152.30 (-3.31%)Silver $66.39 USD /oz▼ $2.98 (-4.30%)USD/CAD 1.3888▲ $0.0012 (+0.09%)Platinum $1,819 USD /oz▼ $28.00 (-1.52%)Palladium $1,405 USD /oz▲ $67.00 (+5.01%)Rhodium $8,850 USD /oz▲ $25.00 (+0.28%)Copper $6.64 USD /lb▼ $0.0520 (-0.78%)Aluminum $1.47 USD /lb▲ $0.0041 (+0.28%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0862 (+1.14%)Lead $0.8500 USD /lb▲ $0.0030 (+0.35%)Zinc $1.85 USD /lb▼ $0.0168 (-0.90%)Gold $4,454 USD /oz▼ $152.30 (-3.31%)Silver $66.39 USD /oz▼ $2.98 (-4.30%)USD/CAD 1.3888▲ $0.0012 (+0.09%)
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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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· SMASH AI · 6 min read
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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· SMASH AI · 6 min read
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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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
[STUB: All data sources failed. Manual completion required.] [DATA ALERT: Metals-API: failed to fetch prices — verify before publishing] Prices as of March 30, 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: MIXEDMarkets are flat across the board. Jump t...
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· SMASH Admin · 1 min read · Repost
SMASH Recycling founder Jeffrey Zwirsky believes the best ideas come from walking the yards, not sitting behind a desk. A look at the hands-on philosophy driving Canada’s scrap metal auction platform.
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SMASH was on the ground at the 2026 OARA Convention & Trade Show in Markham, Ontario. Here's what we saw, who we connected with, and what it means for Canadian scrap recyclers.
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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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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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