AI-Powered E-Waste Intelligence

Know What Your Scrap Is Really Worth

Identify precious metals in e-waste components through photo analysis. Get instant valuations backed by live spot prices for gold, platinum, palladium, and silver.

Market Opportunity

$39.7B
Global e-waste precious metals market (2024)
$57.4B
Projected market by 2033
3.2%
Annual growth rate
Live Spot Prices

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Palladium:Late-2025 crash after years of supply deficit — operators who tracked spot prices avoided holding at the wrong time.
Platinum:Structural supply deficit persists. South African output constraints keep this market tight — a key watch for recovery operators.
Gold:Safe-haven demand drives consistent pricing. The floor is high, making gold-rich boards a reliable target.

Live Spot Prices

Today's UK Metal Prices

Refreshed from live UK spot feeds. Updated every 30 seconds.

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CUCopper
0.42%

£7.20/kg

ALAluminium
-0.18%

£1.10/kg

BRBrass
0.27%

£4.30/kg

STSteel
0.04%

£0.11/kg

CBCircuit-board boards
1.05%

£3.20/kg

AUGold
0.62%

£63.50/g

AGSilver
0.31%

£0.85/g

PTPlatinum
-0.44%

£26.00/g

PDPalladium
-1.18%

£27.50/g

Indicative UK scrap values · 5 non-ferrous in £/kg · 4 precious in £/g

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Capabilities

Everything You Need to Maximize Recovery

From photo capture to market-fresh valuations — a complete toolset for operators who want to stop guessing and start recovering.

Photo-Based Identification
Photograph boards or components and let AI identify precious metal content instantly. No more guessing what is worth extracting.
Live Market Pricing
Track gold, platinum, palladium, and silver with real-time spot prices. Make selling decisions backed by current market rates.
Component Intelligence
Get detailed breakdowns of ICs, capacitors, connectors, and other components. Know exactly what you have before you process.
Market Intelligence
Understand market dynamics like palladium demand shifts and platinum supply deficits. Time your sales for maximum recovery.
Recovery Guidance
Access identification guides and recovery tips built from operational expertise. Reduce guesswork and improve yield.
Browse the Component Guide
Reference photos, metal content, and keep-vs-discard tiers for the 24 PCB components that consistently carry recoverable precious metal.
Instant Valuation
Estimate component value on the spot. Know what to keep, what to process, and what to move — fast.
Board Value Reference
Twelve OSCAR-recognized board classes with typical Au / Ag / Pt / Pd yields per kilogram and a live £/kg value band — refreshed against the same snapshot /prices uses, with deep-links into the Component Guide.

Simple Process

From Photo to Valuation in Seconds

No complicated workflows. No specialized equipment. Just point, capture, and get the data you need.

01

Photograph Your Material

Snap a photo of a circuit board, connector, or component. The more specific, the better the analysis.

02

AI Analysis Runs

Our model identifies materials, estimates precious metal content, and cross-references current market pricing.

03

Get Your Valuation

Receive an instant breakdown of estimated metal content, current market value, and recommended next steps.

Why Now

A Volatile Market Needs Smart Tools

The global e-waste precious metals market is projected to grow from $39.7B to $57.4B by 2033. But prices fluctuate daily — palladium crashed in late-2025, platinum faces supply deficits, and gold holds high floors. Operators who react slowly leave money on the table.

ScrapMetrics bridges AI-powered identification with live market intelligence, giving scrappers the same pricing transparency that institutional traders rely on.

Global spot data
Real-time updates
Gold — Reliable Floor

Safe-haven demand keeps gold pricing stable. Boards with gold contacts, pins, and plating are consistently worth targeting.

Platinum — Supply Watch

Structural South African supply constraints keep platinum tight. Watch for spikes — this is a timing-sensitive metal.

Palladium — Post-Crash Recovery

After the late-2025 crash, palladium pricing is rebuilding. Boards with palladium capacitors and connectors need careful timing.

Simple Pricing

Tools That Pay for Themselves

No per-scan fees. No surprises. One subscription for unlimited access to identification, valuation, and market data.

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Component identification reports
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Market intelligence updates
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Recovery tips and guides
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