About Benchmark
Built on Transparency. Focused on Long-Term Partnerships.
Benchmark Refining Group was built to provide businesses with a better precious metal refining experience—one centered on accuracy, transparency, responsive communication, and long-term relationships.
We understand that every shipment represents real value to our customers. From the moment material is received through final settlement, our focus is on clear communication, professional processing, accurate evaluation, and straightforward reporting.
Whether you send one shipment a year or operate an ongoing refining program, our goal is to become a trusted extension of your business.
Our Mission
To provide businesses throughout the United States with professional precious metal refining services built on accurate evaluation, transparent settlements, responsive service, and relationships designed to last.
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Transparency
Customers should understand how their material is processed, evaluated, and settled.
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Responsiveness
Questions deserve timely answers. Our customers should always know what comes next.
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Relationships
We measure success by the customers who choose to work with Benchmark again and again.
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Continuous Improvement
We continually improve our processes, technology, and customer experience to better serve our customers.
A Different Kind of Refining Partner
No two businesses generate precious metal-bearing material the same way. Benchmark builds refining programs around the way each customer actually operates.
Some customers ship every week. Others send material only a few times each year. Some need collection containers and scheduled pickups, while others simply need a shipping label when material is ready.
Our programs are designed to make collecting, shipping, refining, and settling precious metal-bearing material straightforward and dependable.
We Help Customers With
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Dental Precious Metal Refining
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Karat Gold & Jewelry Refining
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Bench Sweeps & Polishing Waste
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Stone-in jewelry
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Silver
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Platinum & Palladium
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Crematory Precious Metal Recovery
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Industrial & Specialty Materials
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Nationwide Shipping Programs
Nationwide Service. Personal Attention.
Benchmark Refining Group serves businesses throughout the United States through convenient shipping programs and regional pickup services where available.
Whether your business is nearby or across the country, our customers receive the same responsive communication, professional processing, and attention to detail throughout the refining process.
Our goal is to make sending precious metal-bearing materials simple, secure, and predictable-regardless of where your business is located.
Request a refining kit or shipping label and we'll provide everything needed to get your material to Benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Benchmark works with businesses of all sizes, from independent practices and family-owned businesses to large multi-location organizations. Our refining programs can be tailored to your material type, volume, and frequency of shipments.
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No. You do not need to accumulate a large quantity of material before working with Benchmark. We accept shipments of varying sizes and can help determine the most practical shipping and refining schedule for your business.
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Yes. Benchmark can establish an ongoing refining program for businesses that generate precious metal-bearing material regularly. We can provide shipping materials, recurring support, and a consistent process for sending, tracking, and settling your material.
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Yes. Benchmark serves businesses throughout the United States. Our insured shipping programs make it simple and secure to send precious metal-bearing material to us regardless of where your business is located.
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Yes. We can provide the appropriate shipping materials and instructions to help you securely package and send your precious metal-bearing material. Shipping options can be tailored to the type and quantity of material being sent.
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Yes. If you already have appropriate packaging, you can request a shipping label without ordering a collection or shipping kit. Simply submit a label request and we’ll provide the information needed to send your material securely.
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Benchmark provides precious metals refining and recovery services for dental practices and laboratories, jewelers and jewelry manufacturers, crematories and funeral professionals, pawn shops and coin dealers, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and corporate and multi-location organizations. We can also evaluate precious metal-bearing materials from businesses outside these industries.
Let's Build a Long-Term Refining Partnership
Whether you're evaluating refining options or ready to send your first shipment, our team is ready to help you choose the right program for your business.
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Whether you're sending your first shipment or looking for a long-term refining partner, Benchmark Refining Group is ready to help.