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Platinum $2,100 USD /oz▲ $15.00 (+0.72%)Palladium $1,542 USD /oz▲ $4.00 (+0.26%)Rhodium $10,100 USD /oz▲ $125.00 (+1.25%)Copper $6.08 USD /lb▲ $0.0355 (+0.59%)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 $4,830 USD /oz▲ $40.61 (+0.85%)Silver $80.74 USD /oz▲ $1.95 (+2.48%)USD/CAD 1.3671▼ $0.0075 (-0.55%)Platinum $2,100 USD /oz▲ $15.00 (+0.72%)Palladium $1,542 USD /oz▲ $4.00 (+0.26%)Rhodium $10,100 USD /oz▲ $125.00 (+1.25%)Copper $6.08 USD /lb▲ $0.0355 (+0.59%)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 $4,830 USD /oz▲ $40.61 (+0.85%)Silver $80.74 USD /oz▲ $1.95 (+2.48%)USD/CAD 1.3671▼ $0.0075 (-0.55%)

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 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 Admin · 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 Admin · 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 Admin · 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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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 Admin · 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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