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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%)

SMASH Recycling Blog

Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

SMASH Recycling — March 27, 2026

SMASH Recycling — March 27, 2026

· 7 min read

Understanding How B2B Scrap Metal Auctions Transform the Canadian Market Canadian businesses looking to sell scrap metal near me St. John's are discovering the power of auction-based platforms that connect sellers directly with buyers across the country. B2B scrap metal auctions have...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 27, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 27, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 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: MIXED2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Palladium); 4 lower (Silver, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,424/oz ▲ Silver — $67.81/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,800 · Pt ▼ $1,834 · Pd ▲ $1,363 Coppe...

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Edmonton Copper Scrap Prices: Quality Standards Drive Bids

Edmonton Copper Scrap Prices: Quality Standards Drive Bids

· 6 min read

Building Trust Through Consistent Quality Standards Edmonton's scrap metal auction landscape demands sellers who understand that reputation drives profitability. When copper scrap prices Edmonton fluctuate between seasonal highs and market corrections, buyers gravitate toward sellers with proven...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 26, 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: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Aluminum); 5 lower (Gold, Silver & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,440/oz ▼ Silver — $67.84/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,800 · Pt ▼ $1,852 · Pd ▼ $1,347 Copper — $5.51...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 25, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 25, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 25, 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: BULLISHAll tracked metals are higher today. Jump to:Gold — $4,550/oz ▲ Silver — $72.48/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $10,800 · Pt ▲ $1,955 · Pd ▲ $1,427 Copper — $5.53/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.48/lb ▲ Ste...

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Windsor Anti-Fraud Scrap Metal Prices: Transparent Auctions

Windsor Anti-Fraud Scrap Metal Prices: Transparent Auctions

· 6 min read

Combating Scrap Metal Fraud Through Transparent Auction Platforms in Windsor Scrap metal fraud and misrepresentation have plagued the Canadian recycling industry for years, particularly affecting scrap metal prices Windsor dealers encounter daily. From doctored catalytic converters to copper...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 24, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 24, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 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: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Platinum); 5 lower (Silver, Palladium & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,402/oz ▸ Silver — $69.39/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,600 · Pt ▲ $1,912 · Pd ▼ $1,396 Copper — ...

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Fredericton Scrap Metal Prices Today: Auction vs Spot

Fredericton Scrap Metal Prices Today: Auction vs Spot

· 6 min read

Why Lot-Based Auctions Outperform Traditional Spot-Price Selling Canadian scrap sellers face a critical decision when monetizing their metal inventory: accept today's spot prices or explore auction-based alternatives. Scrap metal prices today reflect immediate market conditions, but lot-based...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 23, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 23, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 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: MIXED3 of 8 metals higher (Silver, Palladium & 1 others); 4 lower (Gold, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,399/oz ▼ Silver — $68.19/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,900 · Pt ▼ $1,892 · Pd ▲ $...

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Toronto Trust Building Tips to Sell Scrap Metal Faster

Toronto Trust Building Tips to Sell Scrap Metal Faster

· 6 min read

Building Trust Through Consistent Quality and Accurate Descriptions When you sell scrap metal Toronto buyers, reputation becomes your most valuable currency. Successful sellers on auction platforms understand that trust drives premium prices and repeat business. Building credibility starts with...

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