Gold recovery & recycling solutions for the telecoms industry

Gold is a precious metal in extremely short supply. In fact, only about 197,576 tons of gold have ever been mined in recorded history (source: The Gold Council). 

Due to its properties as a highly efficient conductor while remaining free of corrosion, telecom network and electronic equipment accounts for some of the biggest uses of gold worldwide. Despite this, many companies simply dispose of their excess or redundant telecom network equipment with little thought to its residual value. As a result much of the world’s e-waste ends up in landfill regardless of its gold content, putting increased pressure on primary sources.

At TXO, we help companies that want to keep electronics at the end of their lifespan out of landfill and make precious metals available for repurpose through our WEEE compliant recycling service. This contributes to a circular economy and enhances resource efficiency. 

Where can gold be found in telecom equipment?

The circuit boards used in telecoms equipment are some of the highest yielding electronic boards around in terms of gold. 

  • Scrap gold can be found in printed circuit boards and many different computer boards
  • Integrated circuits that contain gold
  • Reusable circuits that can be re-distributed
  • Gold-plated plugs or connectors that may be refined
  • Other substrates that contain precious metals that can be treated as a payable material
  • Edge connectors that can be chemically refined

 

Gold recovery and recycling solutions for the telecoms industry

Turn your business’ waste telecom network equipment and electronics into an environmentally-friendly revenue stream with our professional gold recovery and recycling solutions. 

As Europe’s leading recycler of telecoms equipment, the size and scale of our operations means we are able to command exceptional pricing from our recycling partners, which translates into the highest possible recycling yields for our customers. Let us help you unlock the hidden value in your business’ waste telecom network equipment and meet your CSR objectives.

As each gold recovery and recycling project differs in size and requirements, please contact us to discuss your individual needs.