Gold is one of the few metals that can be melted, refined, and reborn countless times without losing its character or value. In this episode, we walk through how true gold recycling works, from the moment an old ring or broken chain leaves your hands to the point where that same metal returns to the market as high purity bullion, new jewellery or industrial components. You will hear why gold behaves so differently from metals like copper or lead in the furnace, and how refiners can push it back to 99.9% purity or better again and again.

We explore why recycling matters just as much as mining when it comes to environmental impact, ethics and supply. You will learn about the two main recycling streams – industrial scrap from electronics and medical devices, and consumer scrap from jewellery and why jewellery usually offers higher recovery and fewer contaminants.

We then break down each stage of the process: secure handling, full assay and valuation, careful removal of stones and non-gold parts, high heat melting, chemical and electrolytic refining, and finally re-entry into the global supply chain. Along the way, we answer common questions such as whether you can get “your” gold back as a bar, what happens to removed gemstones, and whether tangled or damaged pieces still hold real value.

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