Build or Upgrade Your Precious Metal Refining Business

Expert Consulting for E-Waste, Mining, Battery & Jewelry Refining

Led by Venky Murthy – 30+ Years of Global Experience Across 60+ Countries

Proven Expertise

Benefit from Venky Murthy’s 30+ years of experience in precious metal recovery across 60 countries.

Tailored Solutions

Receive customized consulting services designed to fit your specific refining and recovery needs.

Sustainable Practices

Implement eco-friendly processes that ensure compliance while maximizing recovery efficiency.

Metals & Materials We Help You Recover

Gold

Silver

Platinum

Palladium

Lithium

Neodymium

Cobalt

Iridium

Rhodium

Copper

Meet Venky Murthy —

Global Authority in Precious Metal Recovery

Venkatesha Murthy (Venky) is a world-renowned expert in recycling, refining, and environmental sustainability. Over the past 30+ years, he has helped companies in over 60 countries set up efficient, compliant, and sustainable metal recovery systems.

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Qualifications

  • M.Sc. – Industrial Chemistry, MIT Manipal
  • M.Tech. – Process Metallurgy, NITK Surathkal
  • MBA – International Marketing, Anglia Ruskin University (Singapore)

Leadership Roles

  • President & CTO – Advanced United Refining (USA)
  • Founder & CEO – VANS Group
  • Heading a few of Singapore’s earliest and most impactful e-waste recycling ventures

Specializations

  • Hydrometallurgy

  • Circular Economy Systems

  • Zero-Pollution Refining

  • ESG & Regulatory Compliance

  • Transform waste to wealth

Consulting Services

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Refinery Setup

Complete guidance on layout, equipment selection, workflows, and safety protocols for refining metals from various sources.

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Integrated Lab Setup

Design in-house labs for purity testing, process control, and research & development, ensuring precision and quality.

process optimization

Process Optimization

Improve yield with advanced refining methods, including hydrometallurgy, electrolysis, and custom hydromethodical techniques.

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Compliance & Permits

Get audit-ready with support for ISO, R2, EPR, pollution control laws, and more. Full assistance with documentation and audits.

What You’ll Gain

Higher metal recovery with minimal loss

Faster, cost-effective facility setup

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Fully compliant, audit-ready operations

In-house lab for real-time monitoring

processing

Faster processing cycles with better accountability

Sustainable and scalable refining models

Support for the sustainability and circularity of critical resources — ensuring preservation of natural wealth and protection of our planet

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Book a 1-on-1 Consultation with Venky Murthy

Get personalized advice tailored to your refining or recycling project — from startup to scaling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Whether you’re just exploring or already in operation, Venky will guide you through setup, technology selection, compliance, and performance improvement — step by step.

No. While we specialize in precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, palladium, we also consult on battery metals (lithium, cobalt), rare earths (neodymium), and industrial by-product recovery.

Consultation fees vary depending on the scope. After submitting the form, you’ll receive bank transfer details. Once the payment is received, we’ll confirm your session.

No, anyone can book a consultation. You don’t need to be an existing client — just someone serious about starting or improving a refining or recycling project.

You’ll receive personalized guidance on:

  • Refinery or lab setup

  • Equipment & process design

  • Compliance & certification

  • Yield improvement

Cost optimization

Yes. We provide support for ISO, R2, EPR, and environmental permits. You’ll get help with documentation, application processes, and audit preparation.

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