Short answer: Sort the load by metal, weigh each group, look up a current price per kilogram for each metal in your grade, multiply weight by price, add the results and then reduce the total by a realistic allowance for dirt, attachments and the buyer's margin, which gives a figure you can use to judge any offer, whereas a rough estimate made in five minutes is far better than none.
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Separate the metals and weigh each group, since each has its own price.
Multiply and add
Weight times price for each metal, then add the results for a total.
Allow for reality
Reduce the total by a margin for contamination and the buyer’s own costs.
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