China's E-Waste Gold Rush: Extracting Gold in 20 Mins, Cheapest Method Ever!
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CNBC Awaaz08-01-2026, 14:28

China's E-Waste Gold Rush: Extracting Gold in 20 Mins, Cheapest Method Ever!

  • Chinese scientists developed a revolutionary method to extract gold and palladium from e-waste.
  • The process takes less than 20 minutes at room temperature using a special chemical solution (PMS + KCl).
  • Achieves 98.2% gold and 93.4% palladium recovery with 93.2% lower cost and 62.5% less energy than old methods.
  • Environmentally friendly, avoiding toxic chemicals and heavy machinery, reducing traditional mining impact.
  • Transforms e-waste into a profitable resource, potentially impacting gold prices and creating new employment.

Why It Matters: China's new e-waste recycling method offers a fast, cheap, and green way to extract gold, turning trash into treasure.

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