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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 04, 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: BULLISHAll tracked metals are higher today. Jump to:Gold — $5,159/oz ▲ Silver — $85.30/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,850 · Pt ▲ $2,151 · Pd ▲ $1,667 Copper — $5.91/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.53/lb ▲ Ste...

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Detroit Scrap Car Prep: Maximize Value Before You Sell

March 4, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Prepare Your Scrap Car for Maximum Value in Detroit's Market When you're ready to sell scrap car Detroit, proper preparation can mean the difference between getting $200 or $400 for the same vehicle. Detroit's industrial heritage makes it one of America's most active scrap markets, but many...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 03, 2026 at 03:15 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: BEARISHAluminum higher; Gold & Silver +3 lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,045/oz ▼ Silver — $80.63/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $12,050 · Pt ▼ $2,035 · Pd ▼ $1,608 Copper — $5.79/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.47/lb ▲...

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Catalytic Converter Prices Today: Detroit Market Update

March 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Digital Transformation Reshapes B2B Scrap Trading Across North America The scrap metal industry stands at a crossroads. While traditional dealers still dominate local markets, digital platforms are revolutionizing how Canadian recycling yards connect with buyers. Catalytic converter prices today...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 5 min read

Prices as of March 02, 2026 at 01:00 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 +2 higher; Platinum & Copper lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,382/oz ▲ Silver — $95.13/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,950 · Pt ▼ $2,353 · Pd ▲ $1,777 Copper — $6.03/lb ▼ Aluminum — $...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of February 27, 2026 at 01:00 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 — $5,183/oz ▲ Silver — $89.79/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,850 · Pt ▲ $2,364 · Pd ▲ $1,799 Copper — $6.12/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.43/lb ▲ ...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of February 26, 2026 at 01:00 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 & Steel higher; Silver & Platinum +3 lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,184/oz ▲ Silver — $86.88/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▲ $12,250 · Pt ▼ $2,268 · Pd ▼ $1,732 Copper — $6.03/lb ▼ Aluminum —...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of February 25, 2026 at 01:00 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 — $5,181/oz ▲ Silver — $90.35/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $12,250 · Pt ▲ $2,314 · Pd ▲ $1,815 Copper — $5.96/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.42/lb ▲ ...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of February 24, 2026 at 01:00 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: BULLISHPlatinum & Palladium +2 higher; Gold & Silver lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,151/oz ▼ Silver — $87.63/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▲ $11,850 · Pt ▲ $2,187 · Pd ▲ $1,726 Copper — $5.88/lb ▲ Alumin...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 5 min read

Prices as of February 23, 2026 at 11:50 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. Gold — Safe-Haven Indicator Spot Gold (XAU): $5,242/oz, up +$135.80 (+2.66%) day-over-day. Gold jumped $135.80 today to reach $5,242 per ounce, continuing its strong upward momentum from earlier ...

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