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It's a new game fo EU hydrocarbon refiners

Hydrocarbon and petrochemical refining represent a major sector of the EU economy, accounting for as much as 1.5% of the EU GDP. In round numbers, approximately 100 EU crude oil refiners (including those in Switzerland and Norway) produce 90% of transport enengy fuel for the EU and 77% of the feedstock for petrochemical processing. This represents nearly 715 million tpy of refining capacity. EU hydrocarbon processors contribute approximately 18% or global capacity and import 82% of their crude, nearly half of this from the Middle East.

Assesses the impact of platinum group metal values on the profit margins of precious metal catalyst users.

The global economic crisis of the past few years has been rough on virtually all sectors, although there are notable exceptions. One such anomaly is the precious metals commodities market, within which prices are booming. The current high cost of precious metals (specifically platinum group metals (PGMs) including platinum, palladium, rhodium and ruthenium) is having a direct affect on refining profit margins, as these materials are widely used in hydrocarbon and petrochemical processing applications. Due to high PGM values, users of PGMs (or other precious metals such as rhenium, gold and

The science and
art of sampling precious
metals catalysts.

A look at the art and science of recovering precious metals from spent hydrocarbon processing catalysts. When precious metal bearing catalysts in hydrocarbon processing applications lose their efficacy, they must be recycled and replaced by fresh catalysts.

Recover hidden
profits from
pharmachem
processes

Many catalysts used in chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical process reactions contain valuable precious metals. When these catalysts lose their activity, their precious metals content must be recovered for economy and reuse in new catalytic materials. Given the value of those precious metals, they must be recovered and refined with the highest yields possible and in a timely manner.

Adding profits from
spent processing catalysts

Recovering precious metals from spent pharmaceutical and chemical processing catalysts can pay big dividends if it's done right.

Partners in profitability

Regular recovery of platinum and rhodium losses in nitric acid plants has become a significant factor in overall plant economics. Alan E. Heywood of Sabin Metal Corp. presents a general overview of the causes of PGM losses, the recovery of these valuable precious metals, and the sampling and refining procedures used to maximise their recovery

Methods to evaluate, select, and work with a precious metals refiner

Obtaining maximum value for remaining PGMs from spent hydrocarbon processing catalysts is a worthwhile goal that requires due diligence. It is essential to choose one's precious metals refiner carefully as the relationship is one that can be compared to a partnership. This article proposes to show how to choose and effectively complement a precious metals refiner.

Precious Metal Matters

Kevin M. Beirne,Sabin Metal Corp, USA,examines how metal scavenging techniques help deliver added value when recovering PGMs from spent hydrocarbon processing catalysts.

Recovery of Precious Metals
in Spent Process Catalysts

Catalysts are important tools in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Recovery of precious-metal catalysts from a pharmaceutical manufacturing process is a factor in cost control and environmental compliance. Part of this process may involve the selection of a precious- metal refiner that partners with a pharmaceutical company to perform the recovery process. The author identifies the selection criteria for a precious-metal refiner and best practices for precious-metal catalyst recovery.

Recover precious metals
from spent catalysts

Here are guidelines for maximizing the reclamation of valuable byproducts to ensure the highest possible return on investment. Precious-metal-bearing catalysts, particularly those containing platinum group metals (PGMs)—such as platinum, palladium, rhodium and ruthenium—play a vital role in the hydrocarbon processing industry, both for facilitating or speeding chemical reactions and for end-of-pipe emission control

Yield … yield … yield.
An alternative approach to enhanced profits.

INCREASING YIELDS FOR PRODUCERS AND USERS OF HYBRID MICROELECTRONIC materials, circuits, and packages will likely always be a major concern. There are many ways to maximize yields, including reducing waste at the materials formulation stage, during printing and firing, or by producing hybrid packages that always meet precise performance specifications. Since these cannot always be achieved in practice, a real solution is to increase your return of precious metals generated by parts rejects from hybrid circuits, ICs, interconnects, ceramic packages, and thick- and thin-film materials. This article discusses how you can achieve this goal, mainly by learning about the processes and procedures used at your precious metals refiner for refining and recovering precious metals, and being aware of environmental concerns associated with the processes.

Avoiding fines and legal fees when reclaiming precious metals

CHEMICAL OR PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS THAT USE FIXED-BED REACTION CATALYSTS to produce products depend on precious metals refiners to reclaim PGMs, gold, silver, and other valuable metals from spent catalysts. Knowing how to select the right refiner, and the legal implications associated with refining and recovery procedures, can make a big difference to your bottom line. This article discusses avoiding fines and legal fees when reclaiming precious metals.

Sabin Metal Sizes Up Catalysts

SABIN METAL CORP. IS THE LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED PRECIOUS METALS REFINER in the United States. In the past 55 years the company has grown to an international organization that recovers and refines precious metals that include gold, silver, platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, and other exotic metals. This article profiles the company, providing a brief history as well as insightful comments by its president, who has a very strong commitment to environmental protection, devoting much of his spare time to a variety of environmental protection and conservation organizations.

Reclaiming/recovering precious metals from metal-finishing and plating operations

METAL PLATERS FACE A NUMBER OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS and are under increasing pressure from many directions, including environmental enforcement agencies and their concern for proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Virtually all metal platers have relationships with refiners who recover precious metals from plated parts, fixtures, solutions, and other materials. This article discusses the legal implications associated with selecting and working with a refiner, and includes a case history of how a productive, mutually rewarding precious metal recovery program works for a manufacturer of electronics and electrical products.

McAlpine Mill and Haileybury School of Mines: a co-op that works

SMC CANADA’S McALPINE MILL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sabin Metal Corp. works closely with Northern College’s Haileybury School of Mines on its student co-op program for the mining industry. This article discusses the opportunities offered students at the college (Mining Engineering Technician and Technology Program and Instrumentation Program) where about 150 students each semester participate in the program which ultimately places them in key technical and management positions in the Canadian mining industry.