Industrial & Manufacturing Refining
Precious Metal Refining for Industrial & Manufacturing Materials
Benchmark Refining Group works with manufacturers and industrial businesses generating qualifying precious metal-bearing scrap, components, alloys, residues, and production materials.
Because industrial materials can vary significantly in composition and processing requirements, our team can review your material before determining the appropriate refining approach.
Refining Solutions Built Around Your Material
Industrial precious metal-bearing materials can vary significantly from one operation to another. Benchmark evaluates each material individually to determine the appropriate handling, processing, and refining approach.
Benefits
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Material-Specific Evaluation
Each material is reviewed based on its composition, physical form, source, and processing requirements.
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Broad Material Capabilities
We work with a variety of qualifying precious metal-bearing production scrap, components, alloys, residues, and other manufacturing materials.
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Flexible Programs
Whether you have a single lot or generate material on a recurring basis, we can develop a refining program around your operation.
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Professional Support
Our team provides guidance on material review, packaging, shipping, processing, and settlement from beginning to end.
Precious Metal-Bearing Industrial Materials
Benchmark works with a broad range of industrial and manufacturing materials containing gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Because composition and processing requirements vary, certain materials require review before shipment.
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Production Scrap
Manufacturing offcuts, rejects, excess material, production scrap, and other qualifying precious metal-bearing manufacturing material.
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Components & Parts
Qualifying industrial components, contacts, parts, and assemblies containing recoverable precious metals.
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Specialty Alloys
Gold-, silver-, platinum-, and palladium-bearing alloys and other specialty precious metal materials.
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Filters, Dusts & Residues
Qualifying filters, production dust, powders, sweeps, and other precious metal-bearing recovery materials.
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Plated & Coated Materials
Certain precious metal-plated or coated components and manufacturing materials may be suitable for recovery and should be submitted for review.
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Mixed & Unknown Materials
Not sure exactly what you have? Send us photos, a description, approximate quantity, and any available documentation for review.
Not Sure What Your Material Contains?
You don't need to know the exact precious metal content before contacting us. Send photos, a description of the material, its source, approximate quantity, and any available technical documentation. Our team will review the information and help determine whether the material may be suitable for refining and the appropriate next step.
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Submit Material Information
Tell us what the material is, where it comes from, approximately how much you have, and any information you know about its composition.
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Upload Photos or Documentation
Provide photographs, specifications, SDS information, inventory lists, or other available documentation when applicable.
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Receive Guidance
We'll review the information and discuss the appropriate processing, packaging, and shipping options.
Contact Benchmark Before Shipping
Certain materials require review before shipment, including:
Wet materials
Chemical residues
Mercury-containing materials
Hazardous or regulated materials
Batteries
Pressurized containers
Unusual or unknown substances
Very large industrial shipments
Freight deliveries
Do not ship hazardous, regulated, unusual, or unknown materials until Benchmark has reviewed them and provided appropriate instructions.
From Material Review to Settlement
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Tell Us About Your Material
Send us a description of the material, its source, approximate quantity, photos, and any available documentation.
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Material Review
Our team reviews the information to determine whether the material is suitable for refining and the appropriate processing approach.
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Shipping & Logistics
Once your material has been reviewed, we'll provide the appropriate packaging and shipping instructions. Large or unusual shipments may require additional logistics planning.
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Processing & Evaluation
Your material is processed and evaluated using methods appropriate for its composition and characteristics.
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Settlement
Once processing is complete, you'll receive settlement documentation and payment according to your agreed refining terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Provide as much information as you have, including what the material is, where it came from, approximate quantity, photos, and any available technical documentation. Our team can begin with a Material Review.
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Yes. Photos are encouraged for industrial, unusual, or unknown materials. They can help our team better understand what you have and determine the appropriate next step before anything is shipped.
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Certain precious metal-bearing residues may be suitable for refining. Because these materials can vary significantly in composition and characteristics, they should be submitted for review before shipment.
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Large industrial or freight-sized shipments should be discussed with Benchmark before shipping. We'll review the material, quantity, and transportation requirements and help determine the appropriate logistics.
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Wet materials, chemical residues, hazardous or regulated materials, mercury-containing materials, batteries, pressurized containers, unusually large shipments, and unfamiliar materials should be reviewed before shipment.
Industrial & Manufacturing Program Consultation
Get Started
Have Industrial Material to Evaluate?
Whether you have a single lot, an unusual material, or an ongoing precious metal-bearing production stream, send us information about your material and our team will help determine the appropriate next step.