Platinum $1,614 USD /oz▼ $60.00 (-3.58%)Palladium $1,236 USD /oz▼ $63.00 (-4.85%)Rhodium $8,200 USD /oz▲ $100.00 (+1.23%)Copper $6.28 USD /lb▼ $0.0995 (-1.56%)Aluminum $1.44 USD /lb▲ $0.0140 (+0.98%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.49 USD /lb▼ $0.0374 (-0.50%)Lead $0.8100 USD /lb▼ $0.0031 (-0.38%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0163 (-1.00%)Gold $3,975 USD /oz▼ $84.00 (-2.07%)Silver $55.56 USD /oz▼ $2.26 (-3.91%)USD/CAD 1.4038▼ $0.0029 (-0.21%)Platinum $1,614 USD /oz▼ $60.00 (-3.58%)Palladium $1,236 USD /oz▼ $63.00 (-4.85%)Rhodium $8,200 USD /oz▲ $100.00 (+1.23%)Copper $6.28 USD /lb▼ $0.0995 (-1.56%)Aluminum $1.44 USD /lb▲ $0.0140 (+0.98%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.49 USD /lb▼ $0.0374 (-0.50%)Lead $0.8100 USD /lb▼ $0.0031 (-0.38%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0163 (-1.00%)Gold $3,975 USD /oz▼ $84.00 (-2.07%)Silver $55.56 USD /oz▼ $2.26 (-3.91%)USD/CAD 1.4038▼ $0.0029 (-0.21%)
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From Garage Clutter to $12,000 Profit: How a Fort Wayne Contractor Transformed His Scrap Metal Problem Mike Rodriguez never imagined that the copper pipes, aluminum siding, and steel beams cluttering his Fort Wayne contractor warehouse would become a $12,000 windfall. Like many construction...
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Base metals surge while precious metals decline in today's split scrap market, creating selective selling opportunities for smart operators.
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Prices as of May 15, 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 — $4,550/oz ▼ Silver — $77.98/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $9,925 · Pt ▼ $1,983 · Pd ▼ $1,402 Copper — $6.31/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.62/lb ▼ Steel S...
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Scrap metal prices surge in 2026 with copper leading at $6.63/lb, driven by AI demand and supply disruptions across base metals markets.
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Prices as of May 14, 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: MIXED3 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Copper & 1 others); 3 lower (Silver, Platinum & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,698/oz ▲ Silver — $86.64/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,975 · Pt ▼ $2,133 · Pd ▼ $1,479 ...
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Copper jumps 10.7% to $6.64/lb as non-ferrous metals rally while ferrous scrap holds steady - complete North American scrap market analysis for May 13, 2026.
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Prices as of May 13, 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: MIXED3 of 8 metals higher (Platinum, Palladium & 1 others); 3 lower (Gold, Silver & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,690/oz ▼ Silver — $86.43/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,975 · Pt ▲ $2,127 · Pd ▲ $1,4...
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Scrap metal prices surge with copper up 8.2% and US steel exports to Mexico doubling amid geopolitical tensions and China's economic growth.
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Prices as of May 12, 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 — $4,695/oz ▼ Silver — $83.91/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,975 · Pt ▼ $2,099 · Pd ▼ $1,463 Copper — $6.48/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.62/lb ▼ Steel S...
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Silver surges 11.8% as Middle East tensions and $104 oil drive mixed scrap metal performance in May 2026.
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