At CGA METALS,  we pride ourselves on integrity, experience, and innovation. We provide accurate assays and immediate settlement via ACH or wire transfer payments. By using the most advanced state-of-the-art technology, we are able to recover the highest yields of precious metals.

A wide range of customers can be accommodated, from jewelers, antique dealers, coin dealers, to all sizes to pawnbrokers.  While we are uniquely prepared for smaller lots,  no smelting operation is too large. Our fully equipped facility allows us to offer you flexibility and our onsite processes ensure secure and fast turnaround.

We encourage clients to visit our refinery and witness our precious metals refining process firsthand. Our friendly staff works closely with you and is always available to answer your questions or assist with any needs that may arise. If you are planning a visit to Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida  and have precious metals refining needs, we invite you to stop in and see us. You won’t be waiting for days to see progress because lots are processed the same or next day that they are received.

 

Assaying is an analytic process for evaluation, and at CGA METALS,  we handle precious metals assaying with the strictest of accuracy standards to ensure that you get a fair valuation for your lot.

We will melt your gold and then applying one of two methods to determine value. The two alternative forms of precious metals assaying that we offer are spectography assaying and fire assaying.

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X-Ray Spectograph Assaying Method

• X-Ray spectrometer assaying is a faster method than fire assaying but also yields high accuracy results.

• The metal is smelted and poured into a bar; depending on the size of the lot, either a pin is drawn, or a sample is drilled, and then the sample is X-rayed through one of our two onsite X-ray machines to determine purity.

• X-ray Spectography: this technology is used for all machine assays and ensures the most accurate results in less than one minute. At CGA METALS, you will never wait a week for your assay results.

• The machine assay is generally accurate to five parts per thousand.

• This method of assaying is provided free of charge.

 

Fire Assaying Method

• More time consuming, but has the highest level of accuracy. Monetary advances are available before we have final results in order to help with your cash flow needs.

• Metal is melted down then the precious metal sample is chemically separated from the other metals, giving the exact purity of the bar.

• It takes about one day

• The amount of precious metal is then calculated based on the after-melt weight and the results of the fire assay. This process is the standard for valuing gold and silver at major mining companies and refineries.

• Five times more accurate than a machine assay.

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When your package is received at CGA METALS, we inspect and record the contents. We ensure that all weights documented on your packing slip are correct. Weight is recorded in pennyweights (dwt). All clients are notified when their packages have arrived in our facility.

• Your material is separated into a “with stones” lot and a “without stones” lot.

• Your material is assigned a lot number.

• Lots without stones are processed at our smelting facility. Your material is smelted into a single bar.

• Lots with stones are processed at our Ohio laboratory using our Chemical Stone Recovery Process.

• The bar and samples are assayed through the most appropriate method.

• The X-ray Spectrometer provides us with an assay on your precious metals.

• Your settlement is analyzed.

• Payment is made based upon after-melt weight and percentage of precious materials.

• You are contacted through email or by phone with your settlement.

• Our settlement options include standard check, overnight check, ACH or wire transfers deposited directly into your account.

• Lots with stones recovery: your stones are cleaned, weighed, and returned to you via UPS, or we can offer to purchase them from you

 

As you can see, we're hands-on at every step, and you are advised throughout the process. Contact us today for information on our services and how we can assist you and your business. Learn how to take advantage of our precious metals refining services and convert your inventory into valuable cash today!