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

Gold has always held a special place in human history, treasured for its rarity, beauty, and cultural significance. Beyond its ornamental value, it carries economic weight and plays a vital role in ...

E-waste is often considered an environmental hazard, but recent advancements in recycling technology have revealed its potential as a goldmine – quite literally. Globally, we generate an estimated 50 ...

Apple says it recovered more than a ton of gold from recycling discarded iPhones, iPads, computers, and probably a few Android handsets, too. Apple revealed in its 2015 annual environment report that ...

Dublin, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Scrap Gold Recycling Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report describes and ...

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Brazil’s Tapajós River Basin emits 16 metric tons of CO2 per kilo of gold produced, and 2.5 metric tons of mercury annually, a study has found. Researchers ...

Urban E Recycling expanded into the Sarasota-Bradenton area last year, offering a free solution for businesses and individuals who need to securely dispose of computers, cellphones and other ...