Market Updates
What's moving scrap metal prices in Canada. Plain-English analysis of key commodities and what it means for sellers.
Feb 2025
Catalytic Converter Prices: Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium Update
Platinum group metal prices have softened from their peaks. Here's what that means for your catalytic converter's value.
Mar 2025
How the Canadian Dollar Affects Scrap Metal Prices
The CAD/USD exchange rate has a direct impact on what Canadian yards can pay. Here's the mechanism explained simply.
Oct 2026
Scrap Copper Price Trends in Canada
Scrap copper is trading around $8.74/kg ($3.96/lb) across Canadian yards — up 2.6% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Oct 2026
Scrap Brass Price Trends in Canada
Scrap brass is trading around $5.40/kg ($2.45/lb) across Canadian yards — up 2.1% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Oct 2026
Scrap Lead Price Trends in Canada
Scrap lead is trading around $1.84/kg ($0.83/lb) across Canadian yards — up 1.7% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Oct 2026
Scrap Stainless Steel Price Trends in Canada
Scrap stainless steel is trading around $1.14/kg ($0.52/lb) across Canadian yards — down 4.2% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Oct 2026
Scrap Aluminum Price Trends in Canada
Scrap aluminum is trading around $1.66/kg ($0.75/lb) across Canadian yards — down 1.2% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Oct 2026
Scrap Zinc Price Trends in Canada
Scrap zinc is trading around $1.99/kg ($0.90/lb) across Canadian yards — down 1.5% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.