Section: Intro Gold is a precious metal that has a wide range of applications in electronics and other industries. When electronic products become unusable or obsolete, they are usually disposed of, leading to them being sent to landfills. But now,…
The first of two processes to create ultra-pure gold was invented by Francis Bowyer Miller in 1867, called the Miller process. In the Miller process, chlorine gas is blown through the deposits. Only gold does not react to the chlorine…
When it comes to investing in or liquidating holdings of gold and silver, finding a reliable and reputable refinery is essential to ensure you are getting full value out of your precious metals. However, with so many options available, it…
Gold deposits can be tested by running a variety of tests. One of which is a visual inspection by removing the loose dirt from the rock and analyzing its density. Gold is commonly confused with Pyrite (fool’s gold) the most…
Gold concentrates are deposits that are in deeper or on the surface of the earth, that have a minimum concentration of gold in the ratio of 20g/t. When the deposits are identified there are different methods to extract it from…
Yukon Territory in Canada has been mined for gold for over a century and a half. In spite of this, mining industry leaders claim that the jurisdiction has yet to reach its full potential, despite the fact that their businesses…
Although the material for the crown and bridge may not appear to be particularly fascinating at first glance, it contains valuable metals. Most dentists are aware that dental scrap crowns and bridges include valuable metals like gold and palladium, but…
Rhodium is a rare precious metal obtained from the mining of platinum. The Bushveld complex in South Africa is a well-known mining location that supplies the majority of the rhodium used in the precious metals market. But in recent years,…
