Platinum $1,644 USD /oz▼ $30.00 (-1.79%)Palladium $1,259 USD /oz▼ $40.00 (-3.08%)Rhodium $8,200 USD /oz▲ $100.00 (+1.23%)Copper $6.37 USD /lb▼ $0.0145 (-0.23%)Aluminum $1.45 USD /lb▲ $0.0176 (+1.23%)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 $4,006 USD /oz▼ $53.30 (-1.31%)Silver $56.30 USD /oz▼ $1.52 (-2.63%)USD/CAD 1.4025▼ $0.0042 (-0.30%)Platinum $1,644 USD /oz▼ $30.00 (-1.79%)Palladium $1,259 USD /oz▼ $40.00 (-3.08%)Rhodium $8,200 USD /oz▲ $100.00 (+1.23%)Copper $6.37 USD /lb▼ $0.0145 (-0.23%)Aluminum $1.45 USD /lb▲ $0.0176 (+1.23%)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 $4,006 USD /oz▼ $53.30 (-1.31%)Silver $56.30 USD /oz▼ $1.52 (-2.63%)USD/CAD 1.4025▼ $0.0042 (-0.30%)
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5 Best Ways to Maximize Your Palladium Price in San Jose's Scrap Metal Market San Jose's thriving tech industry and automotive sector create abundant opportunities for scrap metal sellers, especially those holding precious metals like palladium. With palladium price volatility continuing through...
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Prices as of March 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: BEARISH2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver); 4 lower (Platinum, Palladium & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $5,108/oz ▲ Silver — $84.12/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,500 · Pt ▼ $2,091 · Pd ▼ $1,592 Cop...
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Critical Minerals Investment Reshapes Catalytic Converter Prices Today The US government's massive $1 billion investment into Latin American critical minerals operations announced today is sending ripples through scrap metal markets nationwide. Catalytic converter prices today are responding to...
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Prices as of March 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: BULLISH4 of 8 metals higher (Silver, Platinum & 2 others); 2 lower (Gold, Copper). Jump to:Gold — $5,175/oz ▼ Silver — $87.00/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,500 · Pt ▲ $2,172 · Pd ▲ $1,650 Copper...
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# How to Identify Rhodium in Catalytic Converters: A Complete Guide for Newark Scrappers The rhodium price has reached unprecedented levels in 2026, making it one of the most valuable precious metals in catalytic converters. For scrap dealers and recyclers in Newark, knowing how to identify...
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· SMASH AI · 6 min read
Prices as of March 11, 2026 at 12:01 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: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Aluminum); 5 lower (Gold, Silver & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $5,180/oz ▼ Silver — $86.19/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,650 · Pt ▼ $2,160 · Pd ▼ $1,616 Copper — $5.85...
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Prices as of March 10, 2026 at 12:01 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: BULLISHGold & Silver +3 higher; Aluminum lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,177/oz ▲ Silver — $88.35/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,650 · Pt ▲ $2,197 · Pd ▲ $1,673 Copper — $5.90/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.52/lb ▼...
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Monday Market Report: Scrap Metal Prices Show Mixed Signals This Week The scrap metal markets open Monday, March 09, 2026 with cautious optimism despite broader economic uncertainties. Sellers seeking free scrap car pickup Los Angeles should pay attention to several key trends affecting local...
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· SMASH AI · 6 min read
Prices as of March 09, 2026 at 01:01 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: BEARISHPalladium higher; Gold & Silver +3 lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,098/oz ▼ Silver — $83.69/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▲ $11,650 · Pt ▼ $2,135 · Pd ▲ $1,614 Copper — $5.76/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.53/lb ...
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Weekly Scrap Metal Market Roundup: March 8, 2026 The scrap metal markets wrapped up another volatile week with copper scrap prices showing resilience despite broader economic uncertainties. Industrial demand continues driving pricing trends across California markets, with San Jose scrapyards...
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