Unlimited possibilities for the future
Recycling precious metals
Precious metals are extremely rare. Due to their limited natural reserves, there are concerns they may eventually become difficult to obtain. Meanwhile, their importance in the industrial sector will undeniably increase due to advances in mobility and a growing demand for semiconductors. To protect these limited resources and use them effectively, the recycling of precious metals is essential.
Urban mines in homes and offices
In recent years, precious metals in used electronic devices, home appliances, industrial metal scraps, etc. have gained attention as valuable recyclable resources. Although the amounts in each device are small, the total amount becomes enormous when collected nationwide. These resources, called "urban mines," require less energy to exploit than natural mines and this reduces CO2 emissions. Therefore, it’s important to effectively use urban mines.
Recycling technology continues to evolve
The precious metal recycling history of TANAKA dates back to the company's early days. The company was contracted to process discarded light bulbs in 1892, and succeeded in recovering and refining platinum from unusable incandescent bulbs. Since then, the company has continued to develop its recycling and analysis technologies for precious metals.
Our analysis technology accurately evaluates the quantity and quality of precious metals in materials like metal scrap, and our advanced recycling technology continues to evolve.
We continually develop technologies in response to changes in industrial sectors, such as to recover and commercialize precious metals from recycled materials that were previously unrecyclable.
World-renowned analytical capabilities
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. was appointed as a Good Delivery Referee by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), the most authoritative organization in the world for gold and silver, and by the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM), the most authoritative organization in the world for platinum and palladium.
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. is the only company in Japan to receive this honor, signifying the global recognition of its melting and analytical capabilities.
Recycling technology opens up the future for people and precious metals
TANAKA is launching new initiatives by leveraging the reliable precious metal analysis and recycling technologies it has cultivated over many years. One such initiative is the "RE Series," which recovers precious metals of proven origin to provide 100% recycled precious metal materials.
By supplying products through the RE Series initiative, TANAKA is contributing to the creation of a circular economy.
We also operate the RE:TANAKA precious metal jewelry purchasing service. The service accurately assesses and fairly purchases gold, platinum and silver precious metal jewelry, melts the purchased items down, refines the material, and recycles it into new precious metal products.
We will continue to pursue advances in recycling technology to open up a brighter future for people and precious metals.
