Welcome In!

[Yggdrasil]

Joe
Male
58
Arkansas (Int'l travel for work)
Satcom Tech
Chemistry, Music, Learning
Never have refined Gold or any other metal.
To learn how to refine, process and search for precious metals
I discovered this site by reading comments on a YT channel (Sreetips) and have been lurking for a bit.

Currently working in NW Romania for the next two months. Have Sundays off and want to find gold from the Aries river here. Anyone know if I'd get in trouble for gold panning?

Welcome to us.

Since you have an interest for Chemistry this should not be too bad.

Here is for your studies:

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/

 

[Steffanie Oldmen]

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

Name : Steffanie
Sex : Female
Age : 48
Location : Irondale, MO
Profession : Veterinary Technician
Hobbies : digging holes all over my property!
Interests : finding treasure
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : never refined anything (yet) I’ve been really interested for the past 3 years, but haven’t gotten into it until recently
What are you looking for in our community? : education, like minded friends
How did you discover our Forum? : searching the internet on muriatic acid.

Edited by moderator to fix reply quote.

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name : Steffanie
Sex : Female
Age : 48
Location : Irondale, MO
Profession : Veterinary Technician
Hobbies : digging holes all over my property!
Interests : finding treasure
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : never refined anything (yet) I’ve been really interested for the past 3 years, but haven’t gotten into it until recently
What are you looking for in our community? : education, like minded friends
How did you discover our Forum? : searching the internet on muriatic acid.

Edited by moderator to fix reply quote.

Welcome to us.

Her are something 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/

 

[Steffanie Oldmen]

Welcome to us.

Her are something 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/

Thank you! I am going to start reading now!

 

[Michael Johnson]

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

Name :Mike Johnson
Sex :male
Age :62
Location :Buffalo NY
Profession :retired mechanic
Hobbies :jewelry making
Interests :getting high and making jewelry
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : I have not yet begun the process but I have been interested in it for sometime and have been interested in Pam's since my teens
What are you looking for in our community? : The experience and wisdom of those who are doing it already so I don't make common or very costly mistakes
How did you discover our Forum? : By chance looking for information on the subject

 

[Ravik]

Name : Jed Holman
Sex : Male
Age : 33
Location : Grand Rapids, MI
Profession : ALDI Store Manager
Hobbies : Video Games, Lapidary, and Precious Metal Refining
Interests : Gemstones of all varieties, precious metals, epistemological discussions
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : I have been interested in precious metals and refining for several years now but have just entered a point in my life where I feel comfortable with the expense and time required to start this process!
What are you looking for in our community? : Information and help with any questions that I may have from the more experienced and knowledgeable people here!
How did you discover our Forum? : By chance when looking for ways to read C.M. Hokes book.

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name : Jed Holman
Sex : Male
Age : 33
Location : Grand Rapids, MI
Profession : ALDI Store Manager
Hobbies : Video Games, Lapidary, and Precious Metal Refining
Interests : Gemstones of all varieties, precious metals, epistemological discussions
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : I have been interested in precious metals and refining for several years now but have just entered a point in my life where I feel comfortable with the expense and time required to start this process!
What are you looking for in our community? : Information and help with any questions that I may have from the more experienced and knowledgeable people here!
How did you discover our Forum? : By chance when looking for ways to read C.M. Hokes book.

Welcome to us.
You have found the right place for refining related information.

Her is a few links to safety, waste treatment and such 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/

 

[thegreek1]

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

Name : Dimitri
Sex : male
Age : in my 2nd childhood
Location : Canada
Profession : IT
Hobbies : golf, sailing, and learning new tech
Interests : too vast to list
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : brand new to this habit
What are you looking for in our community? : learning more from others experiences whether positive or failures
How did you discover our Forum? : websearch engine

 

[Yggdrasil]

Do you have some more info?

 

[blitzmak]

Hello everyone, Its great to be a part of this forum!

Name : Mohammad Ali Khan or MAK
Sex : Male
Age : 27
Location : New Delhi, India
Profession : Entrepreneur
Hobbies : Gaming, Pool / Snooker, Fitness Training, Go Karting
Interests : Recycling Industry, Motorsports (F1 and WEC), Star Wars
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : Over the past 5 months

What are you looking for in our community? :
I am aspiring entrepreneur in India looking to gain knowledge and seek expertise in metal refining in order to better guide myself in precious metal extraction. This activity in India, is highly informal and protected by not so nice people thus making it difficult for me to establish my own capabilities by hiring outside help. I am utilise this portal in order to learn and help share whatever I learn through my experiences of setting up a e-waste recycling plant in India.

How did you discover our Forum? :
Recommended by someone via Reddit

 

[Yggdrasil]

Hello everyone, Its great to be a part of this forum!

Name : Mohammad Ali Khan or MAK
Sex : Male
Age : 27
Location : New Delhi, India
Profession : Entrepreneur
Hobbies : Gaming, Pool / Snooker, Fitness Training, Go Karting
Interests : Recycling Industry, Motorsports (F1 and WEC), Star Wars
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : Over the past 5 months

What are you looking for in our community? :
I am aspiring entrepreneur in India looking to gain knowledge and seek expertise in metal refining in order to better guide myself in precious metal extraction. This activity in India, is highly informal and protected by not so nice people thus making it difficult for me to establish my own capabilities by hiring outside help. I am utilise this portal in order to learn and help share whatever I learn through my experiences of setting up a e-waste recycling plant in India.

How did you discover our Forum? :
Recommended by someone via Reddit

Welcome.

Here is some reading to start with.
Pay special attention to Safety, waste treatment and forum rules.

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/

 

[blitzmak]

Welcome.

Here is some reading to start with.
Pay special attention to Safety, waste treatment and forum rules.

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/

Thank you for the leads! Will go through them thoroughly.

 

[colituse]

Hello Y'ALL


Name : Colituse
Sex : Male
Age : Late 30's
Location : Dirty 3rd Coast (Houston, Tx)
Profession : CEO/Founder of LitLumo (The Fire Has Been Lit). I sell everything but mostly coins, jewlery and various forms precious metals & bullion
Hobbies :Fish and Smoke
Interests : Coin collecting, Backyard DIY engineering, DIY Refining, Precious Metal Refining, Gemstones
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : Total Newbie!!! I just put a Furnace together and building forge.
What are you looking for in our community? :Learn how to refine the purity of precious metals and eventually create my own designer Jewlery or Bullion
How did you discover our Forum? : I was trying to research if and how much precious metals are in US Navy Oscilators

 

[Yggdrasil]

Hello Y'ALL


Name : Colituse
Sex : Male
Age : Late 30's
Location : Dirty 3rd Coast (Houston, Tx)
Profession : CEO/Founder of LitLumo (The Fire Has Been Lit). I sell everything but mostly coins, jewlery and various forms precious metals & bullion
Hobbies :Fish and Smoke
Interests : Coin collecting, Backyard DIY engineering, DIY Refining, Precious Metal Refining, Gemstones
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : Total Newbie!!! I just put a Furnace together and building forge.
What are you looking for in our community? :Learn how to refine the purity of precious metals and eventually create my own designer Jewlery or Bullion
How did you discover our Forum? : I was trying to research if and how much precious metals are in US Navy Oscilators
View attachment 63298

Welcome to us.

The amount of precious metals in electronics vary a great deal depending on age and more factors.

Here are somethings 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/

 

[ragood]

Name : Randy
Sex : M
Age : 59
Location : South Carolina
Profession : Engineer
Hobbies : DIY projects, boating
Interests : mechanical watches, coins
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals? : about 2 months
What are you looking for in our community? : Advice
How did you discover our Forum? : Google

 

[Mzr]

Name: Matt
Sex: M
Age: 24
Location: New Jersey
Profession: Chemical engineer
Hobbies: Fishing, cooking
Interests: Astronomy, Precious metal refining
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals?: Been doing it for almost 3 months
What are you looking for in our community?: Advice
How did you discover our Forum?: Google

 

[Yggdrasil]

Name: Matt
Sex: M
Age: 24
Location: New Jersey
Profession: Chemical engineer
Hobbies: Fishing, cooking
Interests: Astronomy, Precious metal refining
How long have you been refining gold or have interest in precious metals?: Been doing it for almost 3 months
What are you looking for in our community?: Advice
How did you discover our Forum?: Google

Welcome.
Here are some starters, we recommend to start with safety and waste treatment.
And Hokes book have the PM chemistry dialed in on an easy level.

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/

 

[Refinerjohn]

Howdy, my name is Johnathan (John is fine) I live in Maine
I’m a jack of all trades type I suppose, started refining small amounts of gold for the simple purpose of not buying it for my glassblowing projects and now I refine metal more than I’m on my torch. That was about 7 or so years ago now. I’ve read through/have a copy of Hokes books and I’ve gone through many times of trail and error. So I’ve got a. good level of knowledge. I’m hoping being a part of this community will help me kind of close some gaps and tighten up my refining. I’ve googled my way onto this forum a good amount of times and heard good things in YouTube videos and other sites. There’s been many times I’ve wanted to ask a question or get a new perspective on what/how I was doing. So I hope to expand my knowledge and maybe help someone else do the same if possible.
Looking forward to being a part of the conversations/community here.

 

[FrugalRefiner]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you can find what you're looking for here.

Dave

 

[nakabale]

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