From filing dust and broken jewelry to thermocouple wires and sputtering targets, these precious metal byproducts represent untapped value for the likes of jewelers, pawnbrokers, and manufacturers. Capturing and selling these materials can help you recoup costs and reinvest in your business. But here’s the catch: partnering with a reputable refinery is crucial for maximizing your returns. To ensure you’re working with a trustworthy precious metal refiner, ask the following questions: Are You Working with a Broker, or a Refinery’s Direct Representative? While precious metal brokers can be convenient in certain situations, they’re essentially middlemen who take a cut of your sale...

Dentists use all sorts of interesting materials for the work that they do – from precious metals like gold, silver and platinum to composite resins, amalgam, titanium and more. Technology in dentistry is constantly evolving, and some of the latest and greatest advances in 2024 include 3D-printed materials, bioactive glass (which, fun fact – was originally invented for bone repair), antibacterial coatings and more. While the new tech is fascinating, at the end of the day we’re still partial to precious metals. And no, not just because we refine them! Dentists agree that metals like gold, silver, platinum and palladium provide exceptional durability and biocompatibility, meaning they’re well-tolerated by the body and unlikely to cause adverse...