Gold recycling in the United States in 1998
Circular
1196-A
Supersedes OFR 00-195-A
By: Earle B. Amey
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Abstract
In 1998, 175 metric tons (t) of refined gold was recovered by U.S. refiners from old and new scrap. The overall recycling rate was 29 percent when scrap consumption was compared with apparent domestic supply. Sources of old scrap includes discarded jewelry, dental materials, plating solutions, and electronic equipment. A very high old scrap recycling efficiency of 96 percent was reached in 1998, the supply of old scrap peaked, gold prices were at an 18-year low, and substantial amounts of old scrap were exported. U.S. net exports of old scrap had a gold content of 28 t.
Suggested Citation
Amey, E., 2001, Gold recycling in the United States in 1998: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1196, p. A1-A8, https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1196A.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Gold recycling in the United States in 1998 |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 1196 |
| Chapter | A |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir1196A |
| Year Published | 2001 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Description | p. A1-A8 |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Larger Work Title | Flow studies for recycling metal commodities in the United States |