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Platinum $2,098 USD /oz▼ $2.00 (-0.10%)Palladium $1,547 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.32%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz▲ $50.00 (+0.50%)Copper $6.05 USD /lb▼ $0.0340 (-0.56%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0009 (-0.06%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.16 USD /lb▼ $0.0347 (-0.42%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▲ $0.0142 (+1.63%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▲ $0.0073 (+0.47%)Gold $4,830 USD /oz▲ $0.2500 (+0.01%)Silver $80.07 USD /oz▼ $0.6645 (-0.82%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0050 (-0.36%)Platinum $2,098 USD /oz▼ $2.00 (-0.10%)Palladium $1,547 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.32%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz▲ $50.00 (+0.50%)Copper $6.05 USD /lb▼ $0.0340 (-0.56%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0009 (-0.06%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.16 USD /lb▼ $0.0347 (-0.42%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▲ $0.0142 (+1.63%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▲ $0.0073 (+0.47%)Gold $4,830 USD /oz▲ $0.2500 (+0.01%)Silver $80.07 USD /oz▼ $0.6645 (-0.82%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0050 (-0.36%)

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 20, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 20, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 3 min read

Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. Precious Metals (PGM) — Screen Indicators Platinum (Pt): $2,123/oz, up +$61.00 (+2.96%) day-over-day. Palladium (Pd): $1,708/oz, up +$54.00 (+3.26%) day-over-day. Rhodium (Rh): $10,975/oz, flat day-over-day. Platinum and palladium prices jumped today, with platinum rising $61 to $2,123 per ounce and palladium climbing $54 to $1,708 per ounce. Th...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 19, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 19, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 3 min read

Market screen levels only - not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. Precious Metals (PGM) - Screen Indicators Platinum (Pt): USD $1,975-$1,990/oz, down approximately $15 from yesterday's close. Platinum remains near multi-month highs and well above last year's range. Palladium (Pd): USD $1,620-$1,640/oz, down roughly $30+ on the session. Pd continues its slow grind higher off last year's lows but is giving ...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 18, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 18, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 2 min read

Market screen levels only - not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight.Precious Metals (PGM) - Screen IndicatorsPlatinum (Pt): USD $2,038-$2,048/oz, up approximately 1.7% on the day. Platinum remains more than double its price from one year ago.Palladium (Pd): USD $1,700-$1,752/oz, up 2.1-4.25% from yesterday's close. Pd is up roughly 78% year-over-year.Rhodium (Rh): USD $10,450-$10,700/oz, flat to slightly firmer. Rh h...

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How Auto Recyclers Can Get More for Their Catalytic Converters: The Competitive Bidding Advantage

How Auto Recyclers Can Get More for Their Catalytic Converters: The Competitive Bidding Advantage

· SMASH Admin · 4 min read

If you're an auto recycler, you already know that catalytic converters are one of the most valuable items in your yard. But here's what many recyclers don't realize: the way you sell your converters matters just as much as what's inside them. Most yards sell to a single buyer or a familiar contact, accepting whatever price is offered without knowing if it's truly competitive. This approach leaves thousands of dollars on the table every year.

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