Scrap Metal Markets Surge: Precious & Base Metals Up 8-15% in April 2026
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Scrap metal markets surge in April 2026 with silver up 14.6%, zinc up 12.2%, while steel remains flat—key insights for sellers.
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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 20, 2026
· SMASH Admin · 5 min read
Prices as of April 20, 2026 at 12:31 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 — $4,806/oz ▼ Silver — $79.50/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▼ $2,072 · Pd ▼ $1,522 Copper — $6.04/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.61/lb ▼ Stee...
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Tacoma Online Scrap Metal Sales: Volatile Week Recap
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Weekly Scrap Metal Market Recap: April 13-19, 2026 The scrap metal industry faced a volatile week as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sent ripples through global commodity markets. Online scrap metal sales platforms experienced heightened activity as traders sought to capitalize on...
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Fort Wayne HVAC Wins Big: Scrap Metal Auction Prices Today
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# Saturday Success Story: How a Fort Wayne HVAC Contractor Maximized Scrap Metal Revenue Through Online Auctions Mike Rodriguez never thought twice about the growing pile of copper pipes, aluminum ductwork, and steel remnants accumulating behind his HVAC shop in southeast Fort Wayne. As the owner...
Read More →Silver Soars to $81/oz as Scrap Metal Markets Show Strong Gains - April Market Update
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Silver surges to $81/oz leading scrap metal gains while copper hits $6.06/lb in April's strong precious metals rally.
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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 17, 2026
· SMASH Admin · 6 min read
Prices as of April 17, 2026 at 12:31 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: BULLISH6 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 4 others); 1 lower (Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,812/oz ▲ Silver — $80.18/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $10,000 · Pt ▲ $2,103 · Pd ▲ $1,541 Copper — $6.05...
Read More →SMASH Heads to URG 2026: Meet Us at Table 96
· SMASH Admin · 1 min read · Repost from LinkedIn
The SMASH team is excited to announce our participation in the United Recyclers Group (URG) 2026 conference! You can find us at Table 96 where we'll be showcasing how our auction platform is revolutionizing the scrap metal and auto recycling industries.What to Expect at Our BoothStop by Table 96 to discover how SMASH is transforming the way recyclers, buyers, and sellers connect:Live Platform Demo: See our auction system in actionIndustry Insights: Learn about current market trends ...
Read More →Industrial Metals Surge: Aluminum Up 8%, Copper Hits $6.10 - April Market Update
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Aluminum surges 8% to $1.65/lb while copper hits $6.10/lb as industrial metals lead scrap market gains with strong infrastructure demand.
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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 16, 2026
· SMASH Admin · 5 min read
Prices as of April 16, 2026 at 12:31 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 — $4,811/oz ▲ Silver — $79.26/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,950 · Pt ▲ $2,132 · Pd ▲ $1,563 Copper — $6.08/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.65/lb ▲ Stee...
Read More →Industrial Metals Surge 4-5% as Middle East Crisis Disrupts Supply Chains - April 15, 2026
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Industrial metals surge 4-5% as Middle East supply disruptions drive copper above $6.09/lb and aluminum to $1.62/lb - key insights for scrap sellers.
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