Specialty Metals Smelters & Refiners, LLC

06/05/2026

Here's something most people in healthcare facilities don't realize...

Those used electrophysiology catheters, the ones with the colored wires and small silver bands, aren't just medical waste. They contain platinum, palladium, and iridium.

We buy them. We love them, actually.

If your facility has been accumulating ETP catheter scrap, it's worth knowing that there's real precious metal value in those wires. The marker bands alone contain recoverable metal that most people walk right past.

Give us a call at 800-426-2344 to talk terms. Minimum of 30 to 40 troy ounces to get started.

Most hospitals are throwing away platinum, palladium, and iridium e...

06/04/2026

How do you know if the tarnished metal item you have is precious metal scrap (ie silver) or if it is simply metal scrap?

06/03/2026

Here's something most people don't realize about selling silver: it's not as simple as walking in and getting a fair price. The market is in a strange place where nobody wants to move. Sellers are waiting. Buyers are waiting. Meanwhile the price predictions range from $50 to $300 an ounce depending on who you ask. The Metal Man cuts through the noise in this Metal Man Minute. Watch before you make any decisions about your silver. 📞 800-426-2344

Thinking about selling silver? You might want to watch this first....

06/01/2026

Ever wonder what those little gray buttons inside old industrial relays are worth?

Turns out silver cadmium contacts have been hiding real silver value inside factory equipment, elevator controls, and breaker cabinets for decades. Most people have no idea they exist, let alone what to do with them.

We put together a post breaking down exactly what silver cadmium contacts are, why older equipment is where the real recovery potential lives, and why cadmium requires a refiner who knows how to handle it safely.

If you're doing industrial teardowns or sitting on electrical scrap, this one is worth your time.
https://www.specialtymetals.com/blog/2026/5/11/silver-cadmium-contacts-and-the-value-hidden-inside?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

05/29/2026

Real talk for anyone who's thought about bringing in raw gold ore to sell:

We love buying gold. Seriously, it's what we do. But raw ore is a different story.

Without a professional lab analysis showing what's actually in your rock, there's nothing we can do with it. Raw gold ore without an assay is basically just a rock with potential, and potential doesn't pay.

Here's the move: get your ore professionally analyzed first. If the assay comes back showing real value, call us at 800-426-2344. We'll take it from there.

Watch the Metal Man break it down in the this Metal Man Minute!

Here's What We Actually Need Before We'll BuyMost people hauling ...

05/28/2026

How much valuable metal gets thrown away every day?

More than most people imagine.

Old electronics, industrial scrap, manufacturing byproducts, and other discarded materials can still contain recoverable gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. In many cases, these resources end up in landfills instead of being reclaimed and reused.

Recovering precious metals is not just about recycling. It is about reducing waste, improving sustainability, and uncovering hidden value.

Learn more in our latest blog post:
https://www.specialtymetals.com/blog/2026/5/18/billions-in-recoverable-metal-are-being-thrown-away?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

05/27/2026

Here's something a lot of people don't know 👇

If you've ever tried to sell or refine a sterling silver flatware set, you may have been told the knives don't qualify. Most refiners won't process them because of how they're constructed.

The silver is still there though. And it adds up.

We made a short video breaking down exactly what sterling flatware knives are worth and why Specialty Metals Smelters & Refiners handles what other refiners turn away.

Worth a watch if you've got a set sitting around collecting dust.
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Got a set of sterling silver flatware collecting dust? Those knives aren't just decorative they contain real silver and real value. In this Metal Man Minute,...

05/25/2026

Got a coffee can of old gold-filled chain, watch cases, or broken findings that a jewelry buyer passed on? 👀

Gold-filled is NOT the same as gold-plated. There's a real bonded layer of karat gold in there, and depending on the marking, a pound of the stuff can hold a meaningful amount of recoverable metal. We broke down exactly how it works, how refiners grade it, and why assay-based refining pays out so much better than a counter estimate.

Worth a read before you sell.
https://www.specialtymetals.com/blog/2026/5/20/gold-filled-items-contain-real-gold-worth-recovering-through-refining?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

05/20/2026

Gold salts are one of the most misunderstood materials we deal with. A lot of people either don't know they have recoverable gold in their cyanide solutions, or they assume the process is too complicated to bother with.

It's not complicated. We handle everything. You send us your potassium or sodium cyanide solution, we convert it to pure gold, and you get paid 80% of recovered value with no refining charges on top. Processing takes 7 to 10 days.

We made a quick Metal Man Minute breaking it all down. Give it a watch and reach out if you have questions.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V0c3ZuNq0VY?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

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Gold salts is potassium cyanide and sodium cyanide solutions containing gold and it is one of the most misunderstood and undersold materials in the precious ...

05/18/2026

Here's something a lot of people don't know 👇

If you've ever tried to sell or refine a sterling silver flatware set, you may have been told the knives don't qualify. Most refiners won't process them because of their construction.

The silver is still there, though. And it adds up.

We break down exactly what sterling flatware knives are worth and why Specialty Metals Smelters & Refiners handles what other refiners turn away.

Worth a read if you've got a set sitting around collecting dust.
🔗 https://www.specialtymetals.com/blog/2026/5/10/the-silver-in-your-flatware-knives-is-worth-money?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com