MIXED KARAT GOLD FIRE ASSAY
We process shipped karat gold using fire assay melt analysis. We smelt and perform our 24-step fire assay on your entire karat gold lot. The minimum treatment fee is $50, with a 98% payout on gold and a 85% payout on silver extracted from the gold alloy on larger mixed karat gold lots.
Please allow 3-5 business days from the time your package is received by AMERICAN REFINING and put in our check-in queue to process and complete We will also provide check-in notes and pictures, when applicable.
- American's Refining of Bench Filings is as follows:
Au is 90%, Ag 85%, Pt 80% Payable. Minimum Treatment Charge is $0. Bench Filings may take up to 2 weeks. No Minimums.
- American's Refining of Polishings & Buffings is as follows:
Au 90%, Ag 90% Pt 85%. Minimum Treatment Charge is $250 (includes any platinum extracted). AU $5.00/t.oz, Pt $18.00/t.oz. Polishing dirt takes approximately 4-6 weeks. No Minimums.
- American's Stone Removal:
Stone removal is paid at 98% of assay (aka Strip Lots/Acid Wash) and takes approximately 2 weeks. Your stones are safely removed, cleaned and returned to you. CZs, if any, will be frosted. Minimum Treatment charge for gold stone removal is $175. (NO PLATINUM MIXED IN WITH GOLD, PLEASE). Platinum stone wash lots are paid at 90% with $200 Minimum Treatment fee. Normal (non-stone wash) Platinum is paid at spot x .035 for price per dwt; if you choose to melt your platinum, it is paid at 80%. $0 minimum treatment fee.
- American's Gold Filled / Plated Metallics
Gold Filled/Gold Plated is paid at 80%. $0 Treatment Fee.
Yes, we refine the carpet from your shop. Minimum treatment charge is $350, AU $5.00/t.oz, Pt $18.00/t.oz. Carpet refining averages 6-8 weeks to price.
Please always include our American Packing List whenever you ship your scrap.
Your settlement options are eCheck, regular mailed check, same day wire, ACH (next day wire).
Please complete, sign and return our AML Certificate of Compliance so that, once approved, your account can be activated.