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Platinum $2,064 USD /oz▼ $34.00 (-1.62%)Palladium $1,536 USD /oz▼ $11.00 (-0.71%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.04 USD /lb▼ $0.0110 (-0.18%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▲ $0.0020 (+0.12%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.15 USD /lb▼ $0.0041 (-0.05%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▼ $0.0074 (-0.84%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0003 (-0.02%)Gold $4,782 USD /oz▼ $47.96 (-0.99%)Silver $78.81 USD /oz▼ $1.26 (-1.58%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0011 (-0.08%)Platinum $2,064 USD /oz▼ $34.00 (-1.62%)Palladium $1,536 USD /oz▼ $11.00 (-0.71%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.04 USD /lb▼ $0.0110 (-0.18%)Aluminum $1.61 USD /lb▲ $0.0020 (+0.12%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.15 USD /lb▼ $0.0041 (-0.05%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▼ $0.0074 (-0.84%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0003 (-0.02%)Gold $4,782 USD /oz▼ $47.96 (-0.99%)Silver $78.81 USD /oz▼ $1.26 (-1.58%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0011 (-0.08%)

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Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

Top 5 Scrap Metal Auction Strategies Minneapolis Sellers

Top 5 Scrap Metal Auction Strategies Minneapolis Sellers

· 8 min read

5 Best Ways to Sell Scrap Metal in Minneapolis: A Complete Guide Finding the best way to sell your scrap metal in Minneapolis can mean the difference between pocket change and serious profit. With steel scrap price today showing volatility and recycling markets constantly shifting, choosing the...

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Minneapolis Metal Market Shakeup: New Regs & Gulf Crisis

Minneapolis Metal Market Shakeup: New Regs & Gulf Crisis

· 6 min read

Industry News Update: Scrap Metal Recycling Minneapolis Sees Major Changes This Week The scrap metal recycling Minneapolis market faces significant shifts as new federal regulations and global commodity disruptions reshape the industry this April. From aluminum production halts in the Gulf to...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 2, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 2, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of April 02, 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: BEARISHAll tracked metals are lower today. Jump to:Gold — $4,627/oz ▼ Silver — $70.74/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,100 · Pt ▼ $1,918 · Pd ▼ $1,442 Copper — $5.53/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.55/lb ▼ Stee...

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Mesa Catalytic Converter Prep for B2B Scrap Auctions

Mesa Catalytic Converter Prep for B2B Scrap Auctions

· 5 min read

The B2B scrap metal marketplace has transformed how businesses handle catalytic converter sales, but preparing these valuable components correctly can mean the difference between maximum profits and leaving money on the table. Mesa scrap dealers and Arizona recyclers know that proper catalytic...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 1, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – April 1, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of April 01, 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: MIXED3 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Platinum & 1 others); 4 lower (Silver, Palladium & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,734/oz ▲ Silver — $74.89/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,100 · Pt ▲ $1,965 · Pd ▼ $...

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Philadelphia Scrap Metal Prices: Complete Selling Guide

Philadelphia Scrap Metal Prices: Complete Selling Guide

· 6 min read

The Philadelphia Scrap Metal Market: Your Complete Guide to Selling Scrap in the City of Brotherly Love Want to sell scrap metal Philadelphia style? You're tapping into one of the most robust industrial recycling markets on the East Coast. Philadelphia's strategic location, manufacturing heritage,...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 31, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 31, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 31, 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, Palladium & 2 others); 2 lower (Gold, Platinum). Jump to:Gold — $4,581/oz ▼ Silver — $73.05/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,400 · Pt ▼ $1,916 · Pd ▲ $1,435 Cop...

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· SMASH Admin · 1 min read · Repost from LinkedIn

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 30, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 30, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 5 min read

[STUB: All data sources failed. Manual completion required.] [DATA ALERT: Metals-API: failed to fetch prices — verify before publishing] Prices as of March 30, 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: MIXEDMarkets are flat across the board. Jump t...

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Seattle Copper Wire Wins: Best Scrap Metal Prices Today

Seattle Copper Wire Wins: Best Scrap Metal Prices Today

· 6 min read

Seattle Scrap Metal Market Update: March 30, 2026 The best scrap metal prices Seattle sellers can secure this week show mixed signals as commodity markets navigate shifting global demand patterns. Monday's trading opens with copper holding steady near recent highs, while aluminum faces downward...

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