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July 21, 2025

The History of Silver Refining

The history of silver refining, particularly during the colonial period in the Americas, is deeply intertwined with the exploitation of the New World's natural resources...
July 21, 2025

Technical and Market Challenges on Recycling Platinum Group Metals

The recycling of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium presents a range of technical and market challenges that must be addressed...
July 21, 2025

The Economic Impact of Refining Electronic Gold: A Detailed Analysis

The recovery and refining of electronic gold from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) or electronic scrap are increasingly vital to the global transition towards...
July 14, 2025

The State of the Platinum Mining Industry

Platinum, a metal over 30 times rarer than gold, is a critical component in the global energy transition, particularly in hydrogen fuel cells and catalytic...
July 14, 2025

Recycling Metals from Waste Printed Circuit Boards (WPCBs)

In the modern world, electronic devices are everywhere, including smartphones and computers, all of which depend on intricate components such as waste printed circuit boards...
July 14, 2025

How Will Russia's Ban on PGM Exports Affect the U.S.

Russia’s recent decision to implement temporary bans on the export of precious metals and platinum group metals (PGMs) will have significant implications for various sectors...
July 14, 2025

Recycling of PGMs from Catalytic Converters

Platinum group metals (PGMs) play a crucial role in the automotive industry, particularly in catalytic converters, which help reduce harmful emissions from internal combustion engines....
July 10, 2025

Argentium Silver and Tarnish Resistance

Argentium silver represents a significant evolution in sterling silver alloys, offering solutions to long-standing industry challenges, particularly tarnishing. Traditional sterling silver, composed of 92.5% silver...
July 10, 2025

Process for Iridium Using “Dry Aqua Regia”

A groundbreaking team has developed a new, milder approach using a mixture of iron chloride (FeCl₃) and potassium chloride (KCl) to chlorinate and dissolve iridium....
July 10, 2025

Biological Conversion and Management of E-waste

The management of electronic waste (e-waste) has become an urgent global issue due to the rapidly increasing volume of discarded electronic devices and the complex,...
July 10, 2025

Platinum vs. Palladium in Converters: Why Do Automakers Use Both

The fundamental function of a catalytic converter is to facilitate powerful chemical reactions that convert noxious engine emissions. These include carbon monoxide, various nitrogen oxides,...
July 7, 2025

Platinum Demand, Supply, and Outlook

Platinum is a rare and highly valuable precious metal that plays a critical role in various industries, most notably in automotive catalytic converters, jewelry, and...