Platinum $2,098 USD /oz▼ $2.00 (-0.10%)Palladium $1,547 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.32%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz▲ $50.00 (+0.50%)Copper $6.05 USD /lb▼ $0.0340 (-0.56%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0009 (-0.06%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.16 USD /lb▼ $0.0347 (-0.42%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▲ $0.0142 (+1.63%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▲ $0.0073 (+0.47%)Gold $4,830 USD /oz▲ $0.2500 (+0.01%)Silver $80.07 USD /oz▼ $0.6645 (-0.82%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0050 (-0.36%)Platinum $2,098 USD /oz▼ $2.00 (-0.10%)Palladium $1,547 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.32%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz▲ $50.00 (+0.50%)Copper $6.05 USD /lb▼ $0.0340 (-0.56%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0009 (-0.06%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.16 USD /lb▼ $0.0347 (-0.42%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▲ $0.0142 (+1.63%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▲ $0.0073 (+0.47%)Gold $4,830 USD /oz▲ $0.2500 (+0.01%)Silver $80.07 USD /oz▼ $0.6645 (-0.82%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0050 (-0.36%)
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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 Admin · 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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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 Admin · 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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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 Admin · 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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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 Admin · 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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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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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,...
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