Skip to main content
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 $6.29 USD /lb▼ $0.0910 (-1.43%)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 $3,974 USD /oz▼ $85.20 (-2.10%)Silver $55.55 USD /oz▼ $2.27 (-3.93%)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 $6.29 USD /lb▼ $0.0910 (-1.43%)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 $3,974 USD /oz▼ $85.20 (-2.10%)Silver $55.55 USD /oz▼ $2.27 (-3.93%)USD/CAD 1.4038▼ $0.0029 (-0.21%)

SMASH SCRAP Blog

Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 7, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 7, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 07, 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: BEARISH2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Aluminum); 4 lower (Silver, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,670/oz ▲ Silver — $72.43/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▼ $1,948 · Pd ▼ $1,457 Copp...

Read More →
Minneapolis Scrap Metal Auction: Monday Steel Surge Alert

Minneapolis Scrap Metal Auction: Monday Steel Surge Alert

· 6 min read

Monday Market Report: Scrap Metal Auction Trends for April 6, 2026 Minneapolis scrap metal sellers are seeing mixed signals as the scrap metal auction market opens another week of trading. Steel prices continue their gradual climb while copper maintains steady demand across Minnesota's industrial...

Read More →
Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 6, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 6, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 06, 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: MIXED1 of 8 metals higher (Platinum); 4 lower (Gold, Silver & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,669/oz ▼ Silver — $72.98/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $1,988 · Pd ▼ $1,480 Copper — $5.65/l...

Read More →
Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Minneapolis Weekly Roundup

Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Minneapolis Weekly Roundup

· 6 min read

Weekly Scrap Metal Market Roundup: April 5, 2026 The aluminum scrap price today reflects another week of steady demand as global markets navigate supply chain adjustments and regional production challenges. Minneapolis scrap sellers experienced consistent pricing through the week, with dealers...

Read More →
How One Auto Shop Found Best Scrap Metal Prices Minneapolis

How One Auto Shop Found Best Scrap Metal Prices Minneapolis

· 8 min read

From Struggling Inventory to Profitable Sales: How a Minneapolis Auto Shop Maximized Scrap Metal Returns Through SMASH Finding the best scrap metal prices Minneapolis has to offer can make or break a small business's bottom line. For Mike Torres, owner of Northside Auto Repair in Minneapolis,...

Read More →
Top 5 Scrap Metal Auction Strategies Minneapolis Sellers

Top 5 Scrap Metal Auction Strategies Minneapolis Sellers

· 8 min read

5 Best Ways to Sell Scrap Metal in Minneapolis: A Complete Guide Finding the best way to sell your scrap metal in Minneapolis can mean the difference between pocket change and serious profit. With steel scrap price today showing volatility and recycling markets constantly shifting, choosing the...

Read More →
Minneapolis Metal Market Shakeup: New Regs & Gulf Crisis

Minneapolis Metal Market Shakeup: New Regs & Gulf Crisis

· 6 min read

Industry News Update: Scrap Metal Recycling Minneapolis Sees Major Changes This Week The scrap metal recycling Minneapolis market faces significant shifts as new federal regulations and global commodity disruptions reshape the industry this April. From aluminum production halts in the Gulf to...

Read More →
Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 2, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 2, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 02, 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 — $4,627/oz ▼ Silver — $70.74/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▼ $1,918 · Pd ▼ $1,442 Copper — $5.53/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.55/lb ▼ Stee...

Read More →
Mesa Catalytic Converter Prep for B2B Scrap Auctions

Mesa Catalytic Converter Prep for B2B Scrap Auctions

· 5 min read

The B2B scrap metal marketplace has transformed how businesses handle catalytic converter sales, but preparing these valuable components correctly can mean the difference between maximum profits and leaving money on the table. Mesa scrap dealers and Arizona recyclers know that proper catalytic...

Read More →
Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 1, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 1, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 01, 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, Platinum & 1 others); 4 lower (Silver, Palladium & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,734/oz ▲ Silver — $74.89/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $1,965 · Pd ▼ $...

Read More →