PM Refining Service
Precious metal (PM) scrap can be generated from various sources, depending on the industry and application. Some common sources of precious metal scrap include jewelry manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, dental industry, mining and refining, as well as aerospace and defense industries. PM scrap is a valuable resource that can be recycled and refined to recover the precious metal contained within, such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium.
Some PM scrap materials are classified as hazardous waste due to the high levels of toxic or hazardous substances, such as cadmium or lead contained, and are subject to specific handling and disposal regulations.
It is important for businesses that generate precious metal scrap to be aware of these regulations and to properly handle and dispose of any materials that are classified as hazardous waste, especially for those companies who import and export these kinds of PM scrap. For example, e-scrap is not classified as hazardous waste in the United States but is considered hazardous waste for the rest of the world. Several international agreements may affect U.S. hazardous waste import and export practices. These include the Basel Convention, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Council Decision, and bilateral agreements between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Although the United States is not currently a party to the Basel Convention, this treaty still affects U.S. importers and exporters. Parties to the Basel Convention cannot trade Basel-covered waste with nonparties in the absence of a predetermined agreement between countries.
We are not a scrap dealer and do not buy or sell any scrap. Instead, we provide a solution for your precious metal contained scrap, especially for your scraps located in your factory overseas, where there are regulations on handling these PM scrap.
Being in the precious metal refining industry for more than 11 years, working for a leading precious metal recycler and refiner in the United States for a long period, and assist them to develop markets in Asian countries enables us to gain intensive experience and establish a strong network of overseas partners to handle PM scrap in a way that meets local government requirements.
Our goal is to help our clients find a compliance solution for their PM scrap, achieve maximum yields, minimize losses, and reduce operating costs, ultimately increasing their profitability.
Whether you are a large manufacturer looking into a solution for your e-scrap generated from your offshore plants in Asian countries, or a recycler who is seeking a downstream vendor to maximize your e-scrap value, our precious metal refining consulting service can provide the expertise and guidance you need to succeed.
Please contact us and find out what we can do for you.