UPMR is the largest US-owned full service primary refiner for GOLD, SILVER, PLATINUM, and PALLADIUM. We specialize in refining for the jewellery industry, processing everything from gold scraps to polishing sweeps as well as other jewellery manufacturing byproducts.
From the smallest to the largest karated scrap lot, our advanced technology provides our customers the maximum in returns with the most competitive charges. We offer prompt service and numerous settlement options including check, wire transfer, ACH, fine gold and coins as well as product returns including: casting grains, master alloys, wire, sizing stock, sheet, tube and solder available in gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
Materials We Process
- Karated Scrap
- Dental Scrap
- Stone Removal
- Bench Sweeps
- Scrap Silver
- Clay Graphite Crucibles
- Polishings
- Filings & Grindings
- Tools
- Carpet
- Floor Sweeps
Payment Options
Various payment options are available to our refining customers including: wire transfer, ACH, check or U.S. dollar credit towards product orders. Many jewellery customers exchange refining for products such as solder, sizing stock, casting grain, master alloys as well as fine gold casting grain.
Low-Grade Materials
UPMR specializes in refining low grade materials for the jewellery industry. We process and refine jewellery manufacturing byproducts such as:
- Polishings
- Filings & Grindings
- Bench Sweeps
- Floor Sweeps
- Blower Sweeps
- Clay Graphite Crucibles
- Sink Trap Material
- Carpeting
- And More…
Recovering Precious Metals
At UPMR, these low-grade materials are processed to recover precious metals. Turnaround times vary depending on the material sent in.
Retailers who offer repair services also utilize our low-grade refining services.
Moving to a new location? Consider sending in carpet from your workshop for refining. Bench sweeps, blower sweeps from the polishing machines, gloves, floor sweeps, etc. UPMR will provide you a shipping container you can use to send in this material for refining and precious metal recovery.
Stone Removal Services
Stone removal services are available upon request.
Accurate: Weighing Your Lot
Once your merchandise is received, UPMR takes great care in the accuracy of weighing your lot. Your precious metals and stones are always under the surveillance of video security cameras to observe your material and ensure accurate returns.
Safe: Gemstone Separation & Frosting Available
This non-destructive method of stone removal using a metal dissolution process allows for the safe return of your Diamonds, CZ’s, Moissanite and most harder colored stones.
Prompt: Cleaning & Inspection
After the gemstone removal process is complete, your stones are carefully cleaned, inspected, weighed and packaged for shipping.
Please visit their website at www.unitedpmr.com to request a catalog.
