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[Yggdrasil]

HELLO
My Name is ,Nakabale Christopher and iam based in Botswana and a retiring medical doctor with plenty of time on my hands. Botswana is known for its diamonds but in my research, the whole county is heavily mineralised with all kinds of minerals. My interest is in gold and the PGM metals
iam a beginner so i will be looking for info on extraction of metals from rock ore
i will be posting a foto of an exposed surface vein i stumbled on in the bush and would wellcome suggestions asto what it contains. meanwhilei i have submitted a sample to a lab for analysis

Welcoem to us.
We focus mainly on recovery and refining of Gold from Jewelry and electronics.
We have some skilled miners and ore people here as well so I hope you will get some good advice.

Here are some links to study:

We ask our new members to do 3 things.
1. Read C.M. Hokes book on refining jewelers scrap, it gives an easy introduction to the most important chemistry regarding refining.
It is free here on the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=19798
2. Then read the safety section of the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/safety.47/
3. And then read about "Dealing with waste" in the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/dealing-with-waste.10539/

Suggested reading:
https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/the-library.101/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/when-in-doubt-cement-it-out.30236/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threa...le-read-this-before-you-post-about-ore.33333/


Forum rules is here.
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/gold-refining-forum-rules.31182/

 

[aizat717]

Name: Amer Mahamod
Sex: M
Age: 40
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Profession: Semicon Technician
Hobbies: machining, computer tinkering, repair gadgets
Interrests: same as above?
How long have you been refining gold? :2 months
What are you looking for in our community? : improving the process
How did you discover our Forum? : Google refining Gold

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name: Amer Mahamod
Sex: M
Age: 40
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Profession: Semicon Technician
Hobbies: machining, computer tinkering, repair gadgets
Interrests: same as above?
How long have you been refining gold? :2 months
What are you looking for in our community? : improving the process
How did you discover our Forum? : Google refining Gold

Welcome to us.

Here are some links you can study to improve your process:

We ask our new members to do 3 things.
1. Read C.M. Hokes book on refining jewelers scrap, it gives an easy introduction to the most important chemistry regarding refining.
It is free here on the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=19798
2. Then read the safety section of the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/safety.47/
3. And then read about "Dealing with waste" in the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/dealing-with-waste.10539/

Suggested reading:
https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/the-library.101/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/when-in-doubt-cement-it-out.30236/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threa...le-read-this-before-you-post-about-ore.33333/


Forum rules is here.
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/gold-refining-forum-rules.31182/

 

[Amateur Alchemist]

Name : Mike Johnson
Sex : Male
Age : 40
Location : South Carolina
Profession : Retired
Hobbies : Unknown
Interests : Fleeting and untethered
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : +8 years, no action yet
What are you looking for in our community? : Wisdom
How did you discover our Forum? : Google

Hello everyone! I've been looking for a hobby and I remembered that I had collected quite a bit of CPU parts that are gold plated, so I started looking at how I could remove that gold and sell it...then I found the "Easy" YouTube videos and thought that was crazy. So I wanted to research a bit more and I found y'all. Reading some posts I see that not only is this not cost-effective but it's also dangerous as the process/waste can be quite a hazard...but I also kinda got excited about doing it just for fun. Anyways, I'm going to keep reading and figure out what to do with all the CPU parts and maybe stumble into a post that gets me excited to try something new. See ya around.

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name : Mike Johnson
Sex : Male
Age : 40
Location : South Carolina
Profession : Retired
Hobbies : Unknown
Interests : Fleeting and untethered
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : +8 years, no action yet
What are you looking for in our community? : Wisdom
How did you discover our Forum? : Google

Hello everyone! I've been looking for a hobby and I remembered that I had collected quite a bit of CPU parts that are gold plated, so I started looking at how I could remove that gold and sell it...then I found the "Easy" YouTube videos and thought that was crazy. So I wanted to research a bit more and I found y'all. Reading some posts I see that not only is this not cost-effective but it's also dangerous as the process/waste can be quite a hazard...but I also kinda got excited about doing it just for fun. Anyways, I'm going to keep reading and figure out what to do with all the CPU parts and maybe stumble into a post that gets me excited to try something new. See ya around.

Welcome to us

 

[nubs16s]

Name : Cameron/nubs
Sex : male
Age : 24
Location : Tennessee, USA
Profession : fiber optic splicer
Hobbies : sport shooting, rock climbing, motorcycle riding
Interests : whatever has my attention at the moment I love to learn new things and am constantly trying to expand my skill base.
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : I've been interested in precious metals for a few years from an investment standpoint I like commodities and intrinsic value. I used to do HVAC work and was always scrapping copper but after changing jobs i no longer have easy access. So i started looking for other ways to get beer money and got into Escrap I now have deals with some local thrift stores to collect electronics they can't sell and have built up quite the stock pile of boards. There's no buyers locally to me and I hate paying shipping costs so I've decided to get into refining myself.
What are you looking for in our community? : education, tips and, tricks between the forum posts here and the recommended books I ordered I hope to learn enough to start processing my Escrap
How did you discover our Forum? : I saw references to in on scrapmetalforum.com and decided to come check it out.

 

[Shark]

Welcome to an additive hobby, and even a way into more than a hobby if one works at it enough.

 

[nubs16s]

Welcome to an additive hobby, and even a way into more than a hobby if one works at it enough.

Thanks! It's addictive thats for sure I've been spending at least 4 hours a day reading and researching for the last two weeks. It'd be a dream to make a living off of it.

 

[Tommy]

Welcome In guys
Present your self to the rest of the community, feel free to add things

Name :Tom Cahill
Sex :m

Age :67
Location :NC-USA
Profession :Ret. Medical
Hobbies :Gardening, Investing, sports
Interests :Sports, working out, spiritual growth, NFL, Politics/History, Science
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? :Well I've wanted to for a long time, but never had access to sources of gold. I now do, and would like to develop it.
What are you looking for in our community? :Learning, learning and companionship, and more learning.
How did you discover our Forum? :Redit

 

[Danie.UK]

Name : Daniel
Sex : Male
Age : 22
Location : London, UK
Profession : Private Equity Day Trader
Hobbies : Gaming, Coaching other to become profitable
Interests : Gold refining I suppose
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : Never, want to start soon
What are you looking for in our community? : information on the process

 

[4metals]

Welcome to the forum. Before you get too far decide what type of gold you want to refine. It comes in many flavors, jewelry scrap, e-waste scrap, ore, and a few more obscure types. Most have been discussed here and you can get what you need to get started here if you do the work and study the methods.

This may help get you started;

We ask our new members to do 3 things.
1. Read C.M. Hokes book on refining jewelers scrap, it gives an easy introduction to the most important chemistry regarding refining.
It is free here on the forum: Screen Readable Copy of Hoke's Book
2. Then read the safety section of the forum: Safety
3. And then read about "Dealing with waste" in the forum: Dealing with Waste

Suggested reading: The Library

https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/gold-refining-forum-rules.31182/

 

[AlteredLimbs]

Name : Matt
Sex : Male
Age : 37
Location : New York
Profession : Cybersecurity
Hobbies : Researching and learning new skills
Interests : AI, Quantum Computing, Gold and Silver refining
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? :
What are you looking for in our community? : Advice and guidance
How did you discover our Forum? : Google search for “Fume hoods.”

I have been looking for a ductless fume hood system, but stumbled across this forum and started learning from members posts. I am now looking to build one instead. I’m glad I found this group and look forward to connecting with everyone!

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name : Matt
Sex : Male
Age : 37
Location : New York
Profession : Cybersecurity
Hobbies : Researching and learning new skills
Interests : AI, Quantum Computing, Gold and Silver refining
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? :
What are you looking for in our community? : Advice and guidance
How did you discover our Forum? : Google search for “Fume hoods.”

I have been looking for a ductless fume hood system, but stumbled across this forum and started learning from members posts. I am now looking to build one instead. I’m glad I found this group and look forward to connecting with everyone!

Welcome.
Sadly ductless hoods are non existent for chemical work.
You will need scrubbing the fumes.

 

[AlteredLimbs]

Welcome.
Sadly ductless hoods are non existent for chemical work.
You will need scrubbing the fumes.

Thank you, Yggdrasil. I am researching scrubbers that will work to do about scrap jewelry, 10-20 oz per week.

 

[jmusac]

Name: Josip Musac
Sex: M
Age: 40
Location: Omis, Croatia
Profession: IT Engineering
Hobbies: Astronomy
Interrests: same as above?
How long have you been refining gold? :1 months
What are you looking for in our community? : Seeking advice
How did you discover our Forum? : Google refining Gold

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name: Josip Musac
Sex: M
Age: 40
Location: Omis, Croatia
Profession: IT Engineering
Hobbies: Astronomy
Interrests: same as above?
How long have you been refining gold? :1 months
What are you looking for in our community? : Seeking advice
How did you discover our Forum? : Google refining Gold

Welcome to us.
Here are some study material, especially safety and Waste treatment along with Hokes book is a need to do:

We ask our new members to do 3 things.
1. Read C.M. Hokes book on refining jewelers scrap, it gives an easy introduction to the most important chemistry regarding refining.
It is free here on the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=19798
2. Then read the safety section of the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/safety.47/
3. And then read about "Dealing with waste" in the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/dealing-with-waste.10539/

Suggested reading:
https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/the-library.101/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/when-in-doubt-cement-it-out.30236/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threa...le-read-this-before-you-post-about-ore.33333/


Forum rules is here.
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/gold-refining-forum-rules.31182/

 

[Tyson1331]

Name : Tyson McGhee
Sex : Male
Age : 36
Location : New Brunswick Canada
Profession : Manufacturing Supervisor
Hobbies : Hunting, Camping, E-waste Recovery
Interests : Precious metals, Same as above
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : been recycling e-waste for about 16 months just getting into refining.
What are you looking for in our community? : to learn and contribute
How did you discover our Forum? : Searching the web

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name : Tyson McGhee
Sex : Male
Age : 36
Location : New Brunswick Canada
Profession : Manufacturing Supervisor
Hobbies : Hunting, Camping, E-waste Recovery
Interests : Precious metals, Same as above
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : been recycling e-waste for about 16 months just getting into refining.
What are you looking for in our community? : to learn and contribute
How did you discover our Forum? : Searching the web

Welcome to us.

Here are some good links to study:

We ask our new members to do 3 things.
1. Read C.M. Hokes book on refining jewelers scrap, it gives an easy introduction to the most important chemistry regarding refining.
It is free here on the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=19798
2. Then read the safety section of the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/safety.47/
3. And then read about "Dealing with waste" in the forum: https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/dealing-with-waste.10539/

Suggested reading:
https://goldrefiningforum.com/forums/the-library.101/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/when-in-doubt-cement-it-out.30236/
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threa...le-read-this-before-you-post-about-ore.33333/


Forum rules is here.
https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/gold-refining-forum-rules.31182/

 

[SteveevetS]

Welcome In guys
Present your self to the rest of the community, feel free to add things

Name :
Sex :
Age :
Location :
Profession :
Hobbies :
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How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? :
What are you looking for in our community? :
How did you discover our Forum? :

Name :Steve
Sex :M
Age ld
Location NW
Profession :Aerospace
Hobbies :BBQing, Friends & Family CS2
Interests :I like to dabble in various things that make me think. I like precision worx and would like to learn more about refining things
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? :I just started
What are you looking for in our community? :Courious about things that make life interesting. I have reverse electrolised silverplated items and am fascinated by the waste products and would like to learn how to treat and separate the sludge from the PMGs
How did you discover our Forum? :I ran accross your forum on Brave search engine in the persuit to treat the sludge formed when stripping the plate of silver from flatware.

 

[AmbientOutlier]

Name: King
Sex: n/b
Age: Mid-20s
Location: Colorado
Profession: Casino/Gambling tech
Hobbies: Gaming, writing, smithing, drawing
Interests: Far far too many to list here, but includes medieval history, gardening, blacksmithing, painting, and reading
How long have you been refining gold or have an interest in precious metals? : Less than a year, very new to this
What are you looking for in our community? : A place where I can pick the brains of others more experienced than myself to refine my processes.
How did you discover our Forum? : Googling information about gold refinement processes