Discarded electronics can be a gold mine – literally. Researchers have developed an efficient new way to use graphene to recover gold from electronic waste, without needing any other chemicals or ...

Researchers in China have introduced a room-temperature process that extracts over 98% of gold from discarded electronics, ...

Flash joule heating is initially used for graphene production to transform food wastes into something useful. However, the modern method has shifted to retrieving important metals from electronic ...

New method can extract precious metals from old mobile phones, computers and home appliances in less than 20 minutes.

From jewelry to advanced electronics, gold's value is undeniable. Its unique properties and widespread use make it an indispensable natural resource. However, the environmental toll of traditional ...

In context: The Royal Mint, which has been producing British coins since the Middle Ages, is now adapting to a world where physical money is becoming less essential. In an effort to reinvent itself, ...

“The Royal Mint is transforming for the future, and the opening of our Precious Metals Recovery factory marks a pivotal step in our journey,” Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive at the Royal Mint, said in a ...

Demand for gold used in electronics peaked in 2010 at 328t, steadily falling to 249t in 2023. Gold is an essential component in the manufacturing of AI-enabled devices. AI systems rely heavily on ...