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Platinum $1,939 USD /oz▲ $23.00 (+1.20%)Palladium $1,339 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Rhodium $8,800 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.54 USD /lb▲ $0.1430 (+2.24%)Aluminum $1.67 USD /lb▲ $0.0059 (+0.35%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0027 (-0.03%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0141 (+1.57%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0004 (-0.02%)Gold $4,507 USD /oz▼ $35.08 (-0.77%)Silver $75.80 USD /oz▲ $0.4975 (+0.66%)USD/CAD 1.3798▼ $0.0011 (-0.08%)Platinum $1,939 USD /oz▲ $23.00 (+1.20%)Palladium $1,339 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Rhodium $8,800 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.54 USD /lb▲ $0.1430 (+2.24%)Aluminum $1.67 USD /lb▲ $0.0059 (+0.35%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0027 (-0.03%)Lead $0.9100 USD /lb▲ $0.0141 (+1.57%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0004 (-0.02%)Gold $4,507 USD /oz▼ $35.08 (-0.77%)Silver $75.80 USD /oz▲ $0.4975 (+0.66%)USD/CAD 1.3798▼ $0.0011 (-0.08%)

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 19, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 19, 2026

· SMASH AI · 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 AI · 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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