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Platinum $1,923 USD /oz▲ $7.00 (+0.37%)Palladium $1,344 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.37%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.56 USD /lb▲ $0.1675 (+2.62%)Aluminum $1.69 USD /lb▲ $0.0258 (+1.55%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0794 (+0.93%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0106 (+1.18%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▲ $0.0027 (+0.17%)Gold $4,483 USD /oz▼ $59.27 (-1.31%)Silver $74.95 USD /oz▼ $0.3435 (-0.46%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)Platinum $1,923 USD /oz▲ $7.00 (+0.37%)Palladium $1,344 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.37%)Rhodium $8,700 USD /oz▼ $100.00 (-1.14%)Copper $6.56 USD /lb▲ $0.1675 (+2.62%)Aluminum $1.69 USD /lb▲ $0.0258 (+1.55%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0794 (+0.93%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0106 (+1.18%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▲ $0.0027 (+0.17%)Gold $4,483 USD /oz▼ $59.27 (-1.31%)Silver $74.95 USD /oz▼ $0.3435 (-0.46%)USD/CAD 1.3837▲ $0.0028 (+0.20%)

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 14, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 14, 2026

· SMASH AI · 5 min read

Prices as of May 14, 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, Copper & 1 others); 3 lower (Silver, Platinum & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,698/oz ▲ Silver — $86.76/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,975 · Pt ▼ $2,133 · Pd ▼ $1,479 ...

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Sudbury Scrap Metal: Environmental Compliance Rules

· 9 min read

Canadian scrap metal businesses face increasingly complex environmental compliance requirements that can make or break their operations. A single violation can result in hefty fines, operational shutdowns, and permanent damage to your reputation. Yet many recyclers in Sudbury and across Ontario...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 13, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 13, 2026

· SMASH AI · 4 min read

Prices as of May 13, 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 (Platinum, Palladium & 1 others); 3 lower (Gold, Silver & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,690/oz ▼ Silver — $86.70/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,975 · Pt ▲ $2,126 · Pd ▲ $1,4...

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E-Waste Recycling Edmonton: Online Auction Growth

E-Waste Recycling Edmonton: Online Auction Growth

· 8 min read

Edmonton's scrap metal industry witnessed a dramatic 340% increase in online auction participation during 2025, as buyers shifted away from traditional procurement methods. This digital transformation isn't just changing how business gets done — it's revolutionizing pricing transparency, expanding...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 12, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 12, 2026

· SMASH AI · 4 min read

Prices as of May 12, 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 — $4,695/oz ▼ Silver — $83.82/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,975 · Pt ▼ $2,097 · Pd ▼ $1,466 Copper — $6.48/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.62/lb ▼ Steel S...

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Scarborough B2B Metal Sales: Secure Payment Terms Guide

Scarborough B2B Metal Sales: Secure Payment Terms Guide

· 9 min read

Canadian scrap metal dealers lose an estimated $2.3 million annually to payment disputes and fraud in B2B transactions. In Scarborough's bustling industrial corridor, recycling yards and automotive dismantlers know this reality all too well. One delayed payment can cascade through your entire...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 11, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – May 11, 2026

· SMASH AI · 4 min read

Prices as of May 11, 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 (Silver, Platinum & 3 others); 2 lower (Gold, Palladium). Jump to:Gold — $4,691/oz ▼ Silver — $82.54/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $9,975 · Pt ▲ $2,062 · Pd ▼ $1,473 Copper...

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Lethbridge Copper Recycling: Auction vs Spot Pricing

Lethbridge Copper Recycling: Auction vs Spot Pricing

· 8 min read

Canadian scrap dealers left $847 million on the table in 2025 by accepting spot prices instead of auction premiums. This staggering figure reveals why progressive recyclers across Alberta are abandoning traditional depot sales for competitive bidding platforms. The shift toward lot-based auctions...

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Oshawa Scrap Metal Depot: Compliance Drives Profits

Oshawa Scrap Metal Depot: Compliance Drives Profits

· 8 min read

Canadian Scrap Metal Business Transforms Operations Through Environmental Compliance Excellence A mid-sized scrap metal depot Oshawa operation recently achieved a 40% increase in profitability while reducing regulatory violations to zero — all through strategic environmental compliance upgrades....

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Online Copper Recycling Trois-Rivières: Digital Auction Wins

Online Copper Recycling Trois-Rivières: Digital Auction Wins

· 9 min read

# Why More Canadian Scrap Metal Buyers Are Moving to Online Platforms in 2026 The digital revolution has transformed every corner of Canadian industry, and scrap metal trading is no exception. In Trois-Rivières alone, over 60% of commercial scrap metal transactions now happen through online...

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