Precious metal recycling Waste Streams
Electronic manufacturing
Recover precious metals from PCBs, assembly waste, and plating residues with our secure, efficient recycling solutions.
Maximize value from your production line
Electronic manufacturing generates high-grade scrap streams containing valuable precious metals. From fabrication to assembly, even controlled processes produce recoverable materials that can significantly impact profitability.
At Sibanye-Stillwater Recycling operations, we help OEMs and contract manufacturers recover value from production scrap efficiently and securely. Our tailored solutions improve yield, reduce losses, and support circular manufacturing goals.
With increasing demand for electronics and rising metal prices, refining your recovery strategy is more important than ever. Capturing losses early ensures maximum return and minimizes waste.
We support manufacturers with fast, transparent, and compliant recycling solutions.
Identify hidden value across
your workflow
True recovery starts with knowing where precious metals are slipping through the cracks. These commonly overlooked areas of electronic manufacturing scrap often hold more value than expected.
PCB fabrication
Common recovery sources include:
- Etching residues and sludges
- Copper-rich scrap and offcuts
- Plating bath residues
Component assembly
Assembly processes generate:
- Solder dross and paste waste
- Pick-and-place rejects
- Trimmed leads and connectors
- Excess inventory, overruns, rejected parts
Surface finishing
High-value materials found in:
- Gold and silver plating residues
- Spent solutions and filters
- Rinse waters and sludge
Facility-wide waste
Additional recovery opportunities:
- Dust from production floors
- Used wipes, gloves, and filters
- Scrap from rework and testing
Small losses. Measurable gains.
Recovering even minor production losses can significantly improve margins while strengthening sustainability performance.
Partner with Sibanye-Stillwater Recycling operations
When you partner with Sibanye-Stillwater Recycling operations, you gain a collaborator committed to integrity, innovation, and results you can see and measure. We invite you to explore how our expertise can support your goals – today and into the future.
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