Man Extracts Gold Worth ₹26 Lakh from Discarded SIM Cards and E-Waste in China
A man in China extracted 191 grams of gold worth ₹26 lakh from discarded SIM cards and electronic waste, highlighting the hidden value of e-waste and urban mining.
Prasanth Subramani
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In a remarkable example of urban mining, a man in China has extracted 191 grams of gold worth approximately ₹26 lakh from discarded SIM cards and other electronic waste, drawing global attention.
The individual, identified as Qiao, specializes in recovering metals from old and thrown-away electronic items. By carefully separating and processing components from used SIM cards and various forms of e-waste, he was able to recover a significant quantity of precious metal that would otherwise have gone to waste.
The incident has sparked discussions worldwide about the hidden value in electronic waste and the potential of recycling and urban mining as sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact while recovering valuable resources.
