Platinum
$1,621 USD /oz
▲ $24.00 (+1.50%)
Palladium
$1,117 USD /oz
▲ $35.00 (+3.23%)
Rhodium
$9,150 USD /oz
▼ $200.00 (-2.14%)
Copper
$6.55 USD /lb
▼ $0.0630 (-0.95%)
Aluminum
$1.36 USD /lb
▲ $0.0030 (+0.22%)
Steel (Shredded (SHS))
$413.00 USD /mt
– $0.0000 (+0.00%)
Nickel
$7.02 USD /lb
▲ $0.0105 (+0.15%)
Lead
$0.8500 USD /lb
▲ $0.0032 (+0.38%)
Zinc
$1.73 USD /lb
▼ $0.0078 (-0.45%)
Gold
$4,157 USD /oz
▲ $46.90 (+1.14%)
Silver
$57.04 USD /oz
▲ $1.37 (+2.45%)
USD/CAD
1.4207
▼ $0.0015 (-0.11%)
· 7 min read
# Saturday Success Story: How a Fort Wayne HVAC Contractor Maximized Scrap Metal Revenue Through Online Auctions Mike Rodriguez never thought twice about the growing pile of copper pipes, aluminum ductwork, and steel remnants accumulating behind his HVAC shop in southeast Fort Wayne. As the owner...
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Silver surges to $81/oz leading scrap metal gains while copper hits $6.06/lb in April's strong precious metals rally.
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· SMASH AI · 6 min read
Prices as of April 17, 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: BULLISH6 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 4 others); 1 lower (Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $4,812/oz ▲ Silver — $80.18/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $10,000 · Pt ▲ $2,103 · Pd ▲ $1,541 Copper — $6.05...
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The SMASH team is excited to announce our participation in the United Recyclers Group (URG) 2026 conference! You can find us at Table 96 where we'll be showcasing how our auction platform is revolutionizing the scrap metal and auto recycling industries.What to Expect at Our BoothStop by Table 96 to discover how SMASH is transforming the way recyclers, buyers, and sellers connect:Live Platform Demo: See our auction system in actionIndustry Insights: Learn about current market trends ...
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Aluminum surges 8% to $1.65/lb while copper hits $6.10/lb as industrial metals lead scrap market gains with strong infrastructure demand.
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· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of April 16, 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: BULLISHAll tracked metals are higher today. Jump to:Gold — $4,811/oz ▲ Silver — $79.26/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,950 · Pt ▲ $2,132 · Pd ▲ $1,563 Copper — $6.08/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.65/lb ▲ Stee...
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Industrial metals surge 4-5% as Middle East supply disruptions drive copper above $6.09/lb and aluminum to $1.62/lb - key insights for scrap sellers.
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How to Prepare Industrial Scrap Metal for Online Auction Success The rise of scrap metal auction online platforms has transformed how businesses sell industrial recyclables across the United States. Rather than settling for local yard prices, companies in Gary, Indiana and beyond now access...
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· SMASH AI · 6 min read
Prices as of April 15, 2026 at 04:27 AM 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 (Silver, Platinum & 1 others); 2 lower (Gold, Palladium). Jump to:Gold — $4,826/oz ▼ Silver — $79.85/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $9,950 · Pt ▲ $2,112 · Pd ▼ $1,567 Copper...
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· 8 min read
Your Complete Guide to Sell Scrap Metal Akron Successfully Ready to turn your scrap metal into cash in Akron, Ohio? The Steel City's industrial heritage makes it a prime location for scrap metal trading, with numerous opportunities for both individual sellers and businesses. Whether you're...
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