Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Montana
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Montana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Montana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Montana
The Montana market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, mining, and forestry. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Montana test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Across Montana, well over a dozen yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Billings, Butte, and Belgrade. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Montana rates. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Montana yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Montana
- A & S Metals Of Butte— Butte
- AF&T Auto Parts & Salvage— Belgrade
- Baker Metal & Recycling— Baker
- Border Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Green Meadow Auto Salvage— Helena
- Industrial Scrap Cleanup— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Helena
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Bozeman
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Belgrade
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Havre
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Butte
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Glasgow
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Kalispell
- Rosin Brothers Inc— Butte
- Schnitzer Steel— Billings
Frequently asked about precious metals in Montana
What is the precious metals scrap price in Montana today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Montana yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Montana buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Montana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Billings, Butte, and Belgrade. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Montana?
Separate items by purity, keep any hallmarks or karat stamps visible, and ask what percentage of spot the buyer pays after testing. Comparing a refiner and a yard in Montana on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Montana?
Separate grades, remove attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell precious metals scrap in Montana?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Montana yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.