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Platinum $1,819 USD /oz▼ $28.00 (-1.52%)Palladium $1,405 USD /oz▲ $67.00 (+5.01%)Rhodium $8,850 USD /oz▲ $25.00 (+0.28%)Copper $6.64 USD /lb▼ $0.0520 (-0.78%)Aluminum $1.47 USD /lb▲ $0.0041 (+0.28%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0862 (+1.14%)Lead $0.8500 USD /lb▲ $0.0030 (+0.35%)Zinc $1.85 USD /lb▼ $0.0168 (-0.90%)Gold $4,454 USD /oz▼ $152.30 (-3.31%)Silver $66.39 USD /oz▼ $2.98 (-4.30%)USD/CAD 1.3888▲ $0.0012 (+0.09%)Platinum $1,819 USD /oz▼ $28.00 (-1.52%)Palladium $1,405 USD /oz▲ $67.00 (+5.01%)Rhodium $8,850 USD /oz▲ $25.00 (+0.28%)Copper $6.64 USD /lb▼ $0.0520 (-0.78%)Aluminum $1.47 USD /lb▲ $0.0041 (+0.28%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.64 USD /lb▲ $0.0862 (+1.14%)Lead $0.8500 USD /lb▲ $0.0030 (+0.35%)Zinc $1.85 USD /lb▼ $0.0168 (-0.90%)Gold $4,454 USD /oz▼ $152.30 (-3.31%)Silver $66.39 USD /oz▼ $2.98 (-4.30%)USD/CAD 1.3888▲ $0.0012 (+0.09%)

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 10, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 10, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 10, 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: BULLISH3 of 8 metals higher (Silver, Copper & 1 others); 3 lower (Gold, Platinum & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,761/oz ▼ Silver — $76.08/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,200 · Pt ▼ $2,069 · Pd ▼ $1...

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Fort Wayne Scrap Metal Industry Trends: 2026 Bearish Turn

Fort Wayne Scrap Metal Industry Trends: 2026 Bearish Turn

· 7 min read

Steel Scrap Market Outlook Shifts as 2026 Forecasts Turn Bearish The scrap metal industry trends took a notable turn this week as IndexBox revised their steel scrap forecast downward for 2050, citing significant regional supply shifts that could reshape North American markets. This adjustment...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 9, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 9, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 09, 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: MIXED4 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 2 others); 2 lower (Copper, Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,738/oz ▲ Silver — $74.20/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,200 · Pt ▲ $2,043 · Pd ▲ $1,561 Copper —...

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Copper Grading Guide: Boost Scrap Metal Prices Toda — Apr 08

Copper Grading Guide: Boost Scrap Metal Prices Toda — Apr 08

· 6 min read

How to Identify and Sort Different Copper Grades for Maximum Profit Understanding copper grades makes the difference between earning pennies and getting premium scrap metal prices today. With copper commanding some of the highest rates in the recycling market, proper identification and sorting can...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 8, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 8, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of April 08, 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: BULLISH5 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 3 others); 1 lower (Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,781/oz ▲ Silver — $76.99/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $2,069 · Pd ▲ $1,583 Copper — $5.76...

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Steel Scrap Price Today Minneapolis: Complete Selling Guide

Steel Scrap Price Today Minneapolis: Complete Selling Guide

· 6 min read

Your Complete Guide to Selling Scrap Metal in Minneapolis Minneapolis scrap sellers face unique opportunities in 2026's competitive metals market. The Twin Cities region hosts numerous manufacturing facilities, construction projects, and industrial operations that generate valuable scrap materials...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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