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Recycling precious metals from discarded gadgets

Recycling precious metals from discarded gadgets
BBC England Wednesday 15 July 2026, 05:16 UTC 1 min read
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Technology is being pioneered on Teesside to recover crucial materials like gold, silver and copper.

Technology is being pioneered on Teesside to recover crucial materials like gold, silver and copper.
Teesside (PERSON)
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