Journal

From electronic waste to golden nugget, a step by step overview of our e-waste recycling process. E-waste collection and sorting E-waste must be manually dismantled and sorted. This is a labour-intensive process. The components which do not contain precious metals (primarily plastics and aluminium) are sent to specialised recyclers. The precious metal containing e-waste is fully processed at our facility. Depending on volume this is...

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I have been pretty quiet of late, here on this journal, on our socials and honestly in person too; but I am (and we are) most assuredly still here. 2024 so far has been AuTerra Jewellery’s wintering. It has been a time of great purpose, despite the fact that most of the growth has been invisible, happening beneath the surface. It is becoming more and...

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Gold, celebrated throughout history for its beauty and rarity also has certain notable properties that make it indispensable in the production of today’s electronic devices.    Conductivity: Gold is an excellent conductor of electricity, this ensures efficient data transmission and reliable electrical connections. Resistance to corrosion and tarnish: This ensures longevity and durability of the components. Malleability: Gold can be drawn into incredibly fine wires,...

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Lab-grown diamonds, also known as cultivated diamonds, are created by duplicating the conditions under which diamonds develop naturally in the earth’s mantle. Conflict free Mining Free Quality and Beauty Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds? Possibly the most common question people ask about lab grown diamonds is, are they real diamonds? The answer is a definitive yes. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically and visually identical to...

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E-waste or electronic waste is a collective term for electronic devices (from aeroplane cockpit consoles to the cell phone you are probably reading this on) that are broken, unwanted or reaching the end of their ‘useful life’. E-waste is not a new phenomenon, we have been discarding electronic products since Thomas Edison patented the electric light bulb. In recent years however, e-waste has been getting...

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