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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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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 18, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 18, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 18, 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: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Aluminum); 5 lower (Gold, Silver & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,901/oz ▼ Silver — $78.13/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,400 · Pt ▼ $2,072 · Pd ▼ $1,549 Copper — $5.70...

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Pittsburgh B2B Scrap Metal Marketplace: Steel City Guide

Pittsburgh B2B Scrap Metal Marketplace: Steel City Guide

· 6 min read

The Steel City's Scrap Metal Market: Your 2026 Guide Pittsburgh's industrial heritage runs deep, making it one of America's premier destinations to sell scrap metal Pittsburgh buyers actively seek. The city's manufacturing base, combined with ongoing infrastructure projects and demolition...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 17, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 17, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 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: BULLISH5 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Silver & 3 others); 2 lower (Rhodium, Copper). Jump to:Gold — $5,022/oz ▲ Silver — $80.82/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,450 · Pt ▲ $2,147 · Pd ▲ $1,608 Copper ...

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B2B Scrap Metal Marketplace Denver: March Trading Insights

B2B Scrap Metal Marketplace Denver: March Trading Insights

· 5 min read

Denver Scrap Metal Market Update: March 16, 2026 The B2B scrap metal marketplace enters the week with mixed signals as commodity prices react to shifting global demand patterns and domestic infrastructure investments. For scrap sellers across Denver and Colorado, understanding these market...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 16, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 16, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 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: BULLISH3 of 8 metals higher (Platinum, Palladium & 1 others); 2 lower (Silver, Aluminum). Jump to:Gold — $5,021/oz ▼ Silver — $79.70/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,500 · Pt ▲ $2,077 · Pd ▲ $1,542...

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Top 5 San Jose Palladium Price Maximization Strategies

Top 5 San Jose Palladium Price Maximization Strategies

· 6 min read

5 Best Ways to Maximize Your Palladium Price in San Jose's Scrap Metal Market San Jose's thriving tech industry and automotive sector create abundant opportunities for scrap metal sellers, especially those holding precious metals like palladium. With palladium price volatility continuing through...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 13, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 13, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 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 Admin · 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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