Getting mixed results

The performance of the precious metals complex in 2024 was uneven, with only two of the four major metals posting gains.

Christian Thibault, CEO of PMR Inc., discusses what recyclers should pay attention to when working with catalytic converters.

Elemental Group opens LIB recycling facility in Poland

The plant, located in Zawiercie, will recover industrial and precious metals from electric vehicles while also processing automotive and industrial catalysts.

Cautious collectors

Companies that accept catalytic converters for recycling go to great lengths to ensure the legality of their purchases, as well as their security.

PGMs prepare to shift gear

Vehicle scrappage rates should increase in 2024, resulting in a positive net effect for autocatalyst recycling.

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions launches Verdium product

With Verdium, ECMS says its customers can verify carbon reduction for recycled PGM purchases, including PGMs attributed to select end products.

Lifezone Metals, Glencore to recycle PGMs in the US

Per the companies’ term sheet, there will be a two-phased implementation of a recycling joint venture to recover platinum, palladium and rhodium from spent catalytic converters.

Accurate Converter hires settlement manager

Joseph Nicolich will be responsible for customer hedges, final settlements and payments.

Melissa Sullivan, director of supplier services and compliance at PMR Inc., discusses how catalytic converter recyclers can gain on their material's value.

Accurate Converter opens Brooklyn, New York, facility

Massachusetts-based precious metals recycler now has six facilities in the United States.

Pennsylvania bill adds requirements to catalytic converter sale process

Scrap buyers and recyclers must take photos of the seller and the catalytic converter during a purchase under the law.