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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

Surrey Cross-Border Scrap Metal Auction Success Story

Surrey Cross-Border Scrap Metal Auction Success Story

· 7 min read

Cross-Border Scrap Metal Success: How Surrey Recyclers Maximize Profits Through Strategic Trade Canadian scrap dealers are discovering unprecedented opportunities in cross-border trade with the United States, and nowhere is this more evident than in British Columbia's thriving metal recycling...

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Winnipeg Scrap Fraud Prevention: Best Prices Safely

Winnipeg Scrap Fraud Prevention: Best Prices Safely

· 8 min read

The Growing Problem of Scrap Metal Fraud in Canada's B2B Markets Scrap metal fraud costs Canadian businesses millions annually, particularly affecting sellers searching for the best scrap metal prices Winnipeg has to offer. From misrepresented material grades to phantom buyers who disappear after...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 20, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 20, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 20, 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: BEARISH4 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Platinum & 2 others); 3 lower (Silver, Rhodium & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,676/oz ▲ Silver — $72.19/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,150 · Pt ▲ $1,982 · Pd ▲ $...

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Halifax Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Lot Auctions vs Spot

Halifax Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Lot Auctions vs Spot

· 8 min read

Why Lot-Based Auctions Transform Scrap Metal Trading in Canada The scrap metal industry in Halifax and across Nova Scotia is experiencing a significant shift from traditional spot-price selling to innovative lot-based auction platforms. While spot prices for materials like aluminum scrap price...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 19, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 19, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 19, 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 — $4,608/oz ▼ Silver — $68.43/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,400 · Pt ▼ $1,895 · Pd ▼ $1,407 Copper — $5.42/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.51/lb ▼ Stee...

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London Copper Scrap Price Today: Environmental Compliance

London Copper Scrap Price Today: Environmental Compliance

· 7 min read

Environmental Compliance Framework for Canadian Scrap Metal Operations Environmental compliance shapes every aspect of scrap metal recycling in Canada, from how businesses track copper scrap price today to the platforms they use for transactions. Canadian scrap metal companies face increasingly...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 18, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 18, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 18, 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 — $4,898/oz ▼ Silver — $78.16/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,400 · Pt ▼ $2,069 · Pd ▼ $1,549 Copper — $5.70...

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Markham Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Online Trading Benefits

Markham Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Online Trading Benefits

· 7 min read

The Digital Revolution in Scrap Metal Trading The scrap metal industry in Markham is experiencing a fundamental shift. Traditional buyers who once relied solely on phone calls and physical visits are rapidly adopting online platforms to source materials. This transformation isn't just about...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 17, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 17, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 17, 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: MIXED5 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 3 others); 2 lower (Rhodium, Copper). Jump to:Gold — $5,021/oz ▲ Silver — $80.80/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,450 · Pt ▲ $2,146 · Pd ▲ $1,607 Copper — ...

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Steel Scrap Price Today Red Deer: Payment Security Tips

Steel Scrap Price Today Red Deer: Payment Security Tips

· 7 min read

Secure Payment Methods Transform B2B Scrap Metal Trading in Red Deer Steel scrap price today might catch your attention, but securing payment in B2B scrap metal transactions determines whether you actually profit from those prices. Red Deer's industrial sector generates substantial scrap volumes,...

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