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XRF Or ICP – Which Analysis Method is Best to Find Out the Value of My Catalytic Converters

September 21, 2021

XRF (X-ray fluorescence) and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) analysis are two widely used and accepted methods for the analysis of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) in catalytic converters. As PGM prices become increasingly volatile and competition for spent catalytic converters intensifies, recycling companies that provide the most precise and transparent analysis of these precious metals will

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How Will the Diesel Ban Affect Platinum Prices?

April 26, 2021

More than 14 countries and over 20 cities around the world are planning to ban the sale of passenger vehicles (primarily cars and buses) powered by fossil fuels such as petrol, liquefied petroleum gas and diesel to varying degrees by 2040. Reasons to ban further sale of fossil fuel vehicles include reducing health risks from

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Are Electric Vehicles Really Better For The Environment?

April 26, 2021

The release of the Tesla Singapore sales portal has sparked a topic of conversation around Electric Vehicles (EV). Singapore has announced the phasing out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles in favour of EV’s in an effort to tackle climate change and build a more eco-friendly city. While EV’s do not produce direct carbon emissions,

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Curious case of catalytic converter theft and how not to become a victim

April 12, 2021

There has been a recent spike in catalytic converter theft around the world. Catalytic converter is an emission control device is found in both diesel and gasoline vehicles and contains Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd) and Rhodium (Rh). Given the asking price for per ounce of Palladium has increased by almost 200%, Platinum by 360% and Rhodium

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BR Metals Wins Third Ranking in Singapore’s Enterprise 50 Awards 2021

April 1, 2021

BR Metals, a leading specialist in precious metals recycling, achieved top 3 ranking in this year’s Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards. It was the Company’s very first attempt at the prestigious E50 awards that recognise the top 50 Singapore-based, privately-held businesses that have contributed to building a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive nation through continuous innovation,

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Know the Value of Your Catalytic Converters – Different Types & Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Loading

March 31, 2021

Finding out and learning about the different types of catalytic converters out there and their value in terms of PGM (Platinum Group Metals) loading can be daunting. So, to make things much easier for you, we have gathered all the relevant information into this article for you. What is a catalytic converter? According to Wikipedia,

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Will Palladium prices hold up with the world’s biggest Palladium producer back in business?

March 15, 2021

Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel, resumed some of its critical operations earlier this month after undergoing repair works to improve the safety of its facilities. The 86-year-old Nornickel boasts a whopping 41% share of world’s palladium mining production at 2,868,000 troy ounces. This figure is the highest since 2009. Now, with the mid- to long-term increment in palladium production

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Would the new tri-metal catalytic converter innovation raise Platinum prices?

March 5, 2021

Here’s BASF’s new innovation for catalytic converter industry: BASF, a 156-year-old German Giant in chemicals, consumer and industrial solutions, announced in March 2020 their invention of tri-metal catalytic converter. It is reported that the approach would likely substitute between 20% and 50% of the high-valued palladium currently used with lower-valued platinum. This invention is applicable for light-duty

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Two New bulk sampling technology patents ensure better PGM sampling results & a better workplace

February 24, 2021

In our continuous commitment to our gold-standard sample results delivery, we are proud to announce that the research and engineering team of our Guangdong office, Shao Guan BR Metals Environmental Technology, has attained another two more patents in less than 12 months from the last patent acquired. First patent: Smart air ventilation control system The first

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BR Metals recognised as one of Singapore’s fastest growing companies for the third consecutive year

January 19, 2021

BR Metals, a leading specialist of precious metals recycling, has been recognised by The Straits Times and Statista as a leading high-growth company in Singapore for the third consecutive year. Based on the criteria of revenue growth from 2016 to 2019, BR Metals secures a place in the Top 10 ranking of Singapore’s Fastest Growing

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Another New Patent for Our Spent Catalytic Converter Bulk Sampling System!

May 13, 2020

As Asia’s leading specialist in Platinum Group Metals recovery, BR Metals is committed to improving catalytic converter recycling and processing techniques for the best possible business outcome and returns for our customers. As our of this ongoing commitment, the research and engineering team of Shao Guan BR Metals Environmental Technology has developed an automated bulk

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New Patent Granted for Automated Vacuum Sorting and Transport System

April 14, 2020

In our quest to become a leading player in environmental technology, Shao Guan BR Metals Environmental Technology has achieved a significant milestone with our first patent granted by the CNIPA (National Intellectual Property Administration) of the People’s Republic of China. The patent is for a vacuum conveying device that automatically removes waste ferrous particles from

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