2023-03-27 13:06
With platinum currently trading for $940.00 on the London Fix, it is a metal you should definitely not overlook as you make your plans as a precious metal investor. But where can you fi… Read More
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2023-03-23 12:04
We have written many articles about metal detectors on this blog, and with good reason. Metal detectors, even basic models that cost little more than $100.00, are some of the most power… Read More
2023-03-20 12:49
Forty or fifty years ago, men were apparently wearing a variety of small jewelry items that are no longer very popular today. In a moment, we will list what some of these items are and… Read More
2023-03-16 12:33
We recently visited the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. What a display!More than 130 meteorites are displayed there, including the huge… Read More
2023-03-13 12:32
Iridium, one of the platinum group metals, is worth a lot of money. It is trading at about $6,000 per Troy Ounce. That’s a high trading price. But before you go hunting for this w… Read More
2023-03-09 13:20
Many people believe that Archimedes (c. 287 – c. 212 BC), the Greek mathematician and scientist, invented the karat system of classifying the purity of gold tha… Read More
2023-03-06 13:19
The last time we wrote about Pyrite (which is another name for Fool’s Gold) was in a post we published back in 2014. So we thought it would be a good time to write about the topic agai… Read More
2023-03-02 13:52
If you go looking for gold or silver deposits outdoors, chances are good you will find small quantities of those precious metals. All you need is a metal detector, a gold panning kit or mach… Read More
2023-02-27 13:02
We have written about sputtering targets before on the Specialty Metals Blog. To review, they are multilayered disks that contain several different metals. When they are secured inside… Read More
2023-02-23 13:51
“I have a collection of jewelry that belonged to my grandmother,” a precious metal investor wrote us recently. “It is a mix of costume jewelry and nicer items that are made… Read More
2023-02-20 14:00
Let’s start today’s article by asking you to answer this simple question about platinum . . . When you go looking for platinum scrap, you should be looking for a bright, whi… Read More
2023-02-09 13:30
There is a simple reason why the demand for platinum scrap will remain strong in the future . . . The world’s platinum mines cannot keep up with the demand for platinum in manufac… Read More
2023-02-06 14:08
You Can Make a Surprising Amount of Money Recycling Platinum Wire, Gold Wire and Silver WireA few years ago, it was time to replace the muffler/silencer on a riding mower. The company that o… Read More
2023-02-02 13:58
Use the Best Company to Refine Your Platinum ScrapLet’s say you have a quantity of platinum scrap. It could be a few barrels full of old thermocouple wire, a batch of platinum wire you… Read More
2023-01-30 13:27
If you have platinum scrap to refine, you could deliver it to a platinum refinery near where you live, walk away with a check for the amount of platinum that the refinery estimates your scra… Read More
2023-01-26 12:49
If you look for business liquidation auctions in your area, you will find an interesting variety of businesses that are closed and that have hired auction firms to liquidate their equipment… Read More
2023-01-23 12:50
If you ask “Where can I find a gold refinery near me?” online, you will get a lot of hits. Depending on where you live, you will find listings for “we buy gold” busin… Read More
2023-01-19 13:49
A number of factors make certain kinds of precious metal scrap more desirable investments than others. These factors include the density and distribution of precious metal within the sc… Read More
2023-01-16 13:49
But We Predict Demand for Rare Earth Metals Will Only Continue to RiseLKAB, a government-owned Swedish mining company, recently discovered Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals… Read More
2023-01-12 13:16
White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal – sometimes more than one. Those additional metals could be nickel, silver, palladium, and/or zinc. Sometimes a little… Read More
2023-01-09 13:07
Why We Are More Convenient – and Offer Better Value – than Gold Buyers Near YouWhen you have items to sell that are made of gold, silver, platinum or maybe pieces of jewelry that… Read More
2023-01-05 13:07
Rhodium is a hard metal. It looks like chrome, and it is highly resistant to corrosion.But mostly, rhodium is extremely rare . . . and extremely valuable. It is a precious metal. And “… Read More
2023-01-02 13:06
Read and Learn from Our Most Popular Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners Blog Posts Published in 2022As 2023 kicks off, we would like to share a list of the most popular, most-read posts… Read More
2022-12-29 13:48
A 1948 Packard weighed about 3,800 pounds when it rolled off the assembly line. No wonder. It was powered by a straight eight motor that was about the size of a refrigerator. A 1948 Lincoln… Read More
2022-12-26 13:49
Where should you invest in 2023? You have a lot of options, of course, including stocks, mutual funds, and municipal bonds. But if you are looking for investments that will produce an above… Read More
2022-12-22 13:28
In the world of gaming, old consoles and controllers quickly become obsolete. The result is that the old gaming equipment you have lying around can be a good source of gold you can recycle… Read More
2022-12-19 13:29
Claiming the Gold . . . Christmas always brings a lot of new presents into my house. It’s a great time of year. But while I was shopping this week, I started to think about s… Read More
2022-12-15 13:46
Is there a precious metal investor on your holiday shopping list?If so, we have some great gift suggestions for you. If you are a regular reader of the Specialty Metals Smelters and Ref… Read More
2022-12-12 13:46
Which gold investments performed best in 2022? And which are likely to be the most profitable in the year ahead? Let’s explore and find some answers to those questions. Gold… Read More
2022-12-08 13:32
. . . But They Still Won’t Make You Any MoneyWe are going to start today’s post with a quiz. So get ready to test your knowledge about gold and gold scrap.Gold is literally falli… Read More
2022-12-05 13:31
The value of a gold watch is determined by two factors . . . The collectible value of the watch, which is determined by the prestige of the company that made it.The metallic value of th… Read More
2022-12-01 16:45
With the holidays coming soon, are you hoping to receive a spanking-new digital camera as a gift? Or have you decided that the camera that is in your smartphone has gotten so powerful that y… Read More
2022-11-28 13:46
One of the Most Amazing Metal Detector Finds in History Reminds Us of the Value to be Found in Gold Wedding RingsThere are metal detector finds . . . and then there are metal detector FINDS… Read More
2022-11-25 13:44
Question: When is a precious metal not a precious metal?Answer: When it’s titanium.Why isn’t titanium a precious metal? After all, it has come very unusual properties . . . … Read More
2022-11-21 13:44
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you already know that we believe that gold scrap is one of the smartest investments you can make, for this reason . . . You can invest in gold… Read More
2022-11-17 14:07
Churchyards and cemeteries are good places to find coins, jewelry and other items that people have lost over the years. But do you have permission to search in them? be sure to ask before yo… Read More
2022-11-14 13:25
Thanksgiving is a holiday when people suddenly rediscover a lot of half-forgotten items that are made of sterling silver. You could pull out those items, give them a quick look, and then sti… Read More
2022-11-07 13:25
If you search for “class rings” on eBay, you are going to find a lot of them for sale. There are old high school rings and old college rings. And if you visit a junk shop, an ant… Read More
2022-11-03 12:18
“Global Precious Metal Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.1%, during Forecast Period,” a report that BlueWeave Consulting published on September 6, 2022, makes some very encouraging o… Read More
2022-10-31 12:09
What are the best places to look for precious metals you can recycle for the highest return? In answer to that question, most precious metal investors think first of gold and gold-plated jew… Read More
2022-10-27 12:48
It’s easy to junk a car. You call a local company that runs ads that say, “We buy cars” and they come and tow your car away. Yes, that’s easy. But if you dispose… Read More
2022-10-20 12:34
While we were working online just the other day, an ad popped up urging us to buy a collectible U.S. coin from a company that was not affiliated with the U.S. Government. A few days later wh… Read More
2022-10-17 12:33
Canada is the fifth largest producer of mined gold in the world, following behind China, Russia, Australia, and the United States. A trip to Canada to look for gold in streams could be a goo… Read More
2022-10-13 12:34
When you consider making any kind of investment, you need to balance several important considerations. You might not realize you are balancing these factors, but you are.Potential ROI (Retur… Read More
2022-10-10 12:35
When you are making any investment – in gold, silver, platinum, or anything else – will you be able to sell it? And will you be able to sell it for the most money possible?Your a… Read More
2022-10-06 12:23
Don’t Forget to Check Out Pawn Shops!On this blog, we have often advised our readers to go hunting for jewelry and precious metal scrap at factories, in jewelry stores, and at estate s… Read More
2022-10-03 12:25
Here at Specialty Metals, we are big fans of precious metals. Why? Because we have had the privilege of helping customers realize remarkable profits by reclaiming gold, silver, and platinum… Read More
2022-09-29 12:23
A recent article in Metals Focus points out that demand for platinum, palladium, and rhodium (all platinum group metals) grew 5% in 2021 and is expected to hit a record 11% increase in… Read More
2022-09-26 12:25
With Hispanic Heritage Month taking place now, it seems like a good time to ask how much gold has been mined in Latin America over the past centuries. To be sure, there is a long, fabled, an… Read More
2022-09-22 12:26
At Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners, we are in the business of making it as easy as possible for you to determine the value of precious metals and precious metal jewelry, be it karat g… Read More
2022-09-19 12:27
If you’re about to fly across international borders and go through customs when you land, how much gold can you carry with you?The Simple Answer Is . . . Go online and research th… Read More
2022-09-15 12:41
Fake gold bullion bars and coins look like the real things. Because they are covered with real gold, they can pass tests done with gold testing kits, and can fool experts. And according to a… Read More
2022-09-12 12:41
If you’ve been reading the Specialty Metals Blog over the last year, you know that we have been monitoring the increasing acceptance of hydrogen fuel cell cars, which promise to create… Read More
2022-09-08 12:33
Install these apps on your phone to find more precious metals wherever you goWhat is the most powerful small metal detecting tool you can carry in your pocket? It’s your smartphone. On… Read More
2022-09-05 12:32
What is the safest and most profitable way to profit from investing in precious metals?It is to invest in precious metal scrap and have us extract the gold, platinum and silver it contains… Read More
2022-08-29 13:01
. . . But Here’s Why You Should Carry One AnywayGold, platinum, and silver are the three precious metals that we write about most often on this blog. And as you know, a magnet will not… Read More
2022-08-18 14:33
Businesses Are Closing . . . There is a story behind every business that closes and liquidates its fixtures, equipment, supplies and assets. Sometimes the story is sad because a business fai… Read More
2022-08-15 12:15
When someone mentions devices that clean exhaust gas, chances are you think, “I know what they are . . . they’re catalytic converters that are installed on cars.”If that&rs&hell…Read More
2022-08-11 13:16
Make Money Recycling MLCC ChipsMultilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs or MLCC chips), which are small electronic components made of alternating ceramic and metallic layers, can be found in man… Read More
2022-08-08 12:42
When an armored delivery truck was robbed near Los Angeles on July 11, 2022, thieves got away with jewelry that was estimated to be worth more than $10 million. The truck was on its way to a… Read More
2022-08-04 12:40
Industrial catalysts are substances – often metallic powders or screens that are used in industry to speed up, start, or facilitate chemical reactions. Catalysts also are sometimes use… Read More
2022-08-01 12:40
If you think there are a lot of electrical switches in your home – hundreds, probably, if not more – you would be amazed to learn how many switches can be found in a factory wher… Read More
2022-07-28 12:33
The 2021 Annual Crime Report published by the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, a nonprofit trade organization, is a free downloadable report that we all need to read. At least, every… Read More
2022-07-25 12:34
We have written on this blog about recovering gold from sources like printed circuit boards, cell phones, remote-control devices, and digital cameras. Today, let’s look at other… Read More
2022-07-21 12:26
Are you taking advantage of these opportunities to scrap precious metalsIf you take a look at your computer and work area, you will notice a major trend that has changed just about everythin… Read More
2022-07-18 12:27
While you’ve been driving around recently, you have certainly noticed a growing number of electric cars on the road. Yes, Teslas and other electric cars are gaining market share agains… Read More
2022-07-14 16:45
When you’re poking around an antique mall one day, you see a display of jewelry – rings, pins and other small items. All the pins and rings and other items you see are bright and… Read More
2022-07-11 12:31
We just read a terrific article, “50 Metal Detecting Tips that Find Gold,” on the Discover Detecting blog. It’s jam-packed with great advice on how to use a metal det… Read More
2022-07-07 12:52
Where should you turn for advice if you have gold or gold scrap you would like to sell?Here are some options, with our expert advice on how and when to use them.Small Pocket-Size Gold Testin… Read More
2022-07-05 12:01
Most people own at least one piece of jewelry that has broken. Do you? I happen to own a watch that is damaged. One of the watch’s four lugs (the little bars where the watch band attac… Read More
2022-06-30 12:47
What valuable metals can be found in scrapped cars?If you ask the man in the street that question, chances are he will tell you, “There’s gold in the electronic components and pl… Read More
2022-06-27 12:07
Silver is currently trading for over $20 per Troy Ounce on the London Fix. That seems like a ridiculously low trading price when you consider the trading prices of Rhodium, palladium, gold… Read More
2022-06-23 12:49
You can find gold, silver and platinum objects in estate sales, in garage and yard sales, in old buildings, in your yard or on the beach – in lots of places. But there are other discov… Read More
2022-06-20 12:49
Did you watch the show Meteorite Men on the Science Channel? It was on the air from 2010-2012 and it was fun and educational. It followed the adventures of Steve Arnold and Geoffrey Notkin… Read More
2022-06-16 12:28
Metal detector enthusiasts in the British Empire have been making remarkable discoveries lately. In Kent, England, a pair of treasure hunters found a horde of gold coins dating from the 14th… Read More
2022-06-13 12:18
Whether you have bought beef, gasoline, milk, or home appliances lately, you already know that prices are going up. Inflation is very much in the news. But what effect will it have on the tr… Read More
2022-06-09 12:46
The law of supply and demand is always exerting a force on the price of gold and other metals. To boil it down to its simplest truth . . . When the demand for gold remains strong but the sup… Read More
2022-06-06 12:28
Will People Ever Stop Hiding their Personal Treasure? Not Likely. Here’s Where to LookIt has been a while since we have written a post about finding hidden treasure. But today, we woul… Read More
2022-06-02 13:54
When a community pool reopened in a suburban town a few weeks ago, a pool service was called in to service the filtration system. Usually, servicing the pool is pretty routine. But this year… Read More
2022-05-30 12:16
Over the years, people have created a story – dare we say a myth – that it is possible to reclaim gold from plants and animals.That legend usually goes something like this . . … Read More
2022-05-26 12:16
You have items lying around your house that contain valuable precious metals. Other people in your community have them too. So, here’s a simple idea for a way to help your favorite cau… Read More
2022-05-23 12:19
If you are replacing the central air conditioning in an older home, apartment building, or factory, here’s something important to keep in mind . . . Don’t toss parts of your old… Read More
2022-05-16 12:48
Did you just see a ring or an earring disappear down the drain in a sink, a bathtub or a shower? You know where the lost item is hiding, and now you need to retrieve it. And sometimes, you a… Read More
2022-05-12 12:49
Your son or daughter will graduate high school or college in a few weeks. And you’re thinking, “Wouldn’t it be nice if I gave that grad an old item of family jewelry that&r&hell…Read More
2022-05-09 13:12
Did you know that Queen Victoria, who ruled Great Britain from 1837 until her death in 1901, was buried with a lot of her favorite pieces of jewelry? She personally selected the items of jew… Read More
2022-05-05 13:11
Frankly, we do not completely understand why the Metropolitan Museum in New York, one of the greatest art museums in the world, has chosen to host its annual Met Gala. The coverage of the ev… Read More
2022-05-02 12:21
As spring arrives across North America, more and more of us can head into the great outdoors to prospect for gold. Here is some new equipment that can help precious gold prospectors find mor… Read More
2022-04-28 12:22
Will this emerging trend create new opportunities to recycle platinum?Just when we were starting to think that enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles was starting to fall, intere… Read More
2022-04-25 13:01
Are you just about to do some spring cleaning in your home, garage, or place of business?That’s great. But spring is also a great time to make some new plans for profiting from preciou… Read More
2022-04-21 12:03
Do you love making money by investing in precious metals? Do you have a son or a daughter who is interested in precious metals too, and who could potentially want to make a career working in… Read More
2022-04-14 13:00
Without thinking, many people throw away old items that contain precious metals that can be reclaimed for dollars – often, for a lot of dollars.Sometimes they toss precious metals when… Read More
2022-04-11 13:02
Where Can You Find Scrapped Airliners and Military Planes in the U.S.?, a post we published on this blog on March 7, 2022, included a comprehensive, state-by-state guide to airplane scrapyar… Read More
2022-04-07 12:55
We want you to make money when you invest in precious metals. Why? One reason is that if we can help you make money by using our testing and recycling processes, we will make more money too… Read More
2022-04-04 12:01
Gold is a metal that is known for its beauty. So why is it used in so many medical devices that are used where no one can see it – inside the human body? The main reason is that gold i… Read More
2022-03-31 12:48
Gold, silver, platinum, palladium and other metals are all selling for certain trading prices that can change day by day. If you have a Troy Ounce of gold, for example, you can check on our… Read More
2022-03-28 12:24
What precious metal investments should you be thinking about if you live in an apartment or small residence? Several considerations come into play:Which kinds of gold scrap, silver scrap, an… Read More
2022-03-24 12:24
Sometimes a customer will call us up and ask how we can recycle items that are relatively simple and straightforward to process. If you have a platinum engagement or wedding ring, for exampl… Read More
2022-03-21 10:24
Gold was trading at about $1,300 in 2018. Today, the price is more than $1,900. Those are the facts. Yet what do they mean if you are someone who likes to invest in gold? Are prices about to… Read More
2022-03-14 12:55
You have probably heard it said that now that there is war in the Ukraine, the flow of precious metals mined there will be shut off. Some people have even been saying that when that happens… Read More
2022-03-10 13:42
It seems that everything about cars is changing today, usually moving to apps. You want a ride somewhere, you fire up an app. You want to buy a car? Ditto. And if you want to scrap a car or… Read More
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