Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste

Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste: Tetronics International is aiming to address the growing issue of electronic waste by using plasma to recover precious metals from the debris.



 Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste






Tetronics’ clean plasma technology turns old electronic devices into
value by extracting precious metals such as gold, silver, copper and tin
whilst eliminating the hazardous materials.



The heat and ultraviolet light properties of plasma, an ionised or
electrically charged gas, are designed to smelt and separate precious
metals in a furnace, whilst destroying any harmful elements. A
non-hazardous vitrified material is left behind, which the company calls
Plasmarok and which can be used as a building material for the
construction industry.




Very interesting technology,  






Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Gold prices likely to rise by year-end: analysts - Economy






Maybe time to start thinking of early Christmas presents?

Representatives of gold trading companies said this was the best time to buy gold.

Global
gold prices have been falling for months especially with the relentless
appreciation of the US dollar. Gold and the greenback traditionally
have an inverse correlation.

However,
the recent economic and political instability around the world could
put paid to this, and the precious metal could resume its role as a safe
haven, which would cause its price to rise strongly, the
representatives said.


Read more at
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/business-beat/469795/gold-prices-likely-to-rise-by-year-end-analysts.html#tohPq1DHDGz6f7aK.99