The Refining Process
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Our customers receive a complete service from Johnson Matthey. Our integrity, experience and
expertise has helped us develop a unique step-by-step refining process to provide you with the
best service and maximum metal return. From initial material analysis, to comprehensive metal
management services, we guide and advise you every step of the way:
Johnson Mattheyappointed officialAssayers andRefiners to theBank of England
1852
The Brimsdown sitewas purchased whendemand for refinedmetals grew
1922
Based in London's HattonGarden, Johnson Mattheypatented the process for theextraction and refining ofPGMs from Rustenberg ores
1928
In the early 50's the sitewas proving inadequateand so work began on newfacilities. The Royston Siteopened in 1959
1959
Johnson Mattheyreceived the firstof many Queens’Awards
1968
New Gold andSilver refinery
opened inBrampton,
Canada
1976
New PGMRefinery opened
in West Deptford,USA
1983
New Gold andSilver Refineryopened in Salt
Lake City, USA
1983
Expansion of theTechnology Centre
in SonningCommon, UK
1990
DC Arc Furnaceinstalled in Brimsdown.
Upgraded PGMRefinery in Royston, UK
2000
Why Recycle?
Refining Precious Metals
Precious metal is used in many ways, across arange of industries, to improve the quality of everyday life within:• consumer products to enhance our lifestyles,
making every day things easier and moreconvenient.
• industrial products help us to improve our lives.• pharmaceutical and medical products for our
long term well being.
As the metal used in these every day items is anexpensive and scarce resource, recovery andrecycling becomes a very important factor for:• economics of the process• long term global sustainability• profit and growth
At Johnson Matthey, our core business remainsrecycling material for future use.
Urban Recycling
As promoters of urbanrecycling, we aim toincrease the amount ofsecondary refining that iscarried out across theglobe. Through our extensivenetwork and involvementsupporting car manufacturers, WEEE companies andsmaller recyclers, we ensure that all precious metalswhether from used catalysts, jewellery, dental alloys,electronic scrap or other sources, are handledefficiently and in the correct manner.
(Picture above: Pt jewellery)
About Johnson Matthey
Our Core
Since 1817 Johnson Matthey has been a vital part ofour rapidly changing world, with its core in refining.
We have invested in technologies and people on aglobal basis to stay ahead - giving our customers anadvanced service and, with our reputation, thereassurance that their metal is safe. Our customersexpect the very best in terms of quality of service andcustomer care; we wouldn't have it any other way.We are proud of our history and look forward to anincreasingly successful future with you! Building onour values of
Integrity, Security, Reliability and Technology
Sustainability
Sustainability is an integral part of our businessstrategy. Johnson Matthey uses natural resourcesefficiently to make products that support theenvironmental goals of our customers. Sustainabilityis about the health, safety and well being of our own people and our communities; using resourcesefficiently, innovatively and effectively. Sustainabilityis making long term decisions to build a companyplanning its third century of business and making the right decisions for our planet, communities,shareholders and customers.
The Refining Process
Enquiry Received
Competitive Quotation Offered
Shipment
Receipt of Material
Sampling
Settlement andMetal Return
Pre-shipment analytical services areavailable to evaluate the composition,thus guaranteeing the best processing
route
Transfrontier documentation,packaging, labelling and MSDS
assistance available
Every lot is assigned a unique trackingnumber which is monitored by your
Account Executive through each stepof the process
Open door policy, which means thatyou can witness the sampling of yourmaterial. Do not hesitate to contact
your Account Executive
Your metal is available to you in whichever form is preferred. Let us have
your instructions for either new product,payment, return etc
A detailed quotation is provided,including refining charges, metal return
and metal lead times
Assistance with transport is available
Security is paramount. Our sites have24/7 security in place 365 days a year
Using up to date technologies, allmaterial types are sampled accurately
Customer Service is key not only fromthe beginning to the end of the
process, but also after care
For more information or to arrange a quote, please call us, email or visit our website.