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Platinum $1,612 USD /oz ▲ $15.00 (+0.94%) Palladium $1,111 USD /oz ▲ $29.00 (+2.68%) Rhodium $9,250 USD /oz ▼ $100.00 (-1.07%) Copper $6.56 USD /lb ▼ $0.0550 (-0.83%) Aluminum $1.35 USD /lb ▼ $0.0033 (-0.24%) 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 ▲ $46.40 (+1.13%) Silver $56.70 USD /oz ▲ $1.03 (+1.84%) USD/CAD 1.4263 ▲ $0.0041 (+0.29%)

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 13, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 13, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

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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Nashville Catalytic Converter Prices Today: $1B Investment

Nashville Catalytic Converter Prices Today: $1B Investment

· 6 min read

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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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 12, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 12, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

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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Newark Rhodium Price Guide: Spotting Valuable Converters

Newark Rhodium Price Guide: Spotting Valuable Converters

· 7 min read

# 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 Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 11, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 11, 2026

· 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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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 10, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 10, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

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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Free Scrap Car Pickup Los Angeles: Market Trends Update

Free Scrap Car Pickup Los Angeles: Market Trends Update

· 6 min read

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 Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 9, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 9, 2026

· 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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San Jose Copper Scrap Prices Rally Amid 2026 Volatility

San Jose Copper Scrap Prices Rally Amid 2026 Volatility

· 5 min read

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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Dearborn Fabricator Boosts Profits via Smart Scrap Tracking

Dearborn Fabricator Boosts Profits via Smart Scrap Tracking

· 8 min read

From Chaos to Cash: How a Dearborn Fabricator Transformed Their Scrap Metal Inventory Management Marcus Rivera never imagined that a cluttered back lot behind his metal fabrication shop would become his biggest headache in 2026. The 15-year owner of Rivera Custom Works in Dearborn, Michigan, had...

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