Attero has become the first e‑waste recycler awarded Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) certification, a move that legitimises high‑purity recycled gold and silver and positions the company to supply traceable metals to premium jewellery houses and industrial buyers.
- Price: Not applicable (certification)
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- Origin: Roorkee facility, India
- Date: Dec 13, 2025
What happened
Attero, India’s largest critical‑minerals firm and a leader in urban mining, has been awarded Responsible Jewellery Council certification — the first e‑waste recycler to earn that recognition. The RJC credential places recycled metals recovered from discarded electronics on the same provenance platform as materials supplied to Cartier, Tiffany & Co., De Beers and other RJC members, effectively validating recycled gold and silver for the highest end of the jewellery market.
Why it matters in 2025
Certification arrives at a moment when US buyers and brands are recalibrating supply chains around sustainability and traceability. Attero’s Roorkee plant reports recovery efficiencies above 98% and material purity greater than 99.9% — yields that translate into ingots with a vitreous luster and the substantial heft retailers expect from mill‑grade metal. The site now runs predominantly on renewable power after a 2024 switch to hydroelectricity and expanded renewable procurement, aligning material credentials with corporate net‑zero targets.
The numbers and capabilities
Through proprietary, deep‑tech processing Attero extracts and refines more than 22 critical metals — including cobalt, nickel, lithium, copper, graphite, silver and gold — supported by 47 granted global patents and over 200 filings. Those technical safeguards underpin chain‑of‑custody claims that the RJC requires and that luxury buyers will demand.
Impact for US retailers and investors
For US jewellers, the certification removes a reputational friction point: recycled precious metals from urban mining now carry an industry‑recognized provenance stamp. That enables retailers to offer pieces with a clear, low‑carbon supply story without compromising the tactile and optical qualities— the silvery cast and vitreous luster — consumers expect. For investors, Attero’s recognition signals a maturing segment where policy, ESG mandates and consumer preference converge, reducing reliance on high‑emission primary mining and creating a predictable, scalable feedstock for both jewellery and advanced manufacturing.
What to watch
Expect greater uptake of certified recycled metal in limited runs and higher‑margin collections from brands that already advertise traceability. Partnerships or offtake agreements between Attero and RJC member houses could shorten qualification cycles for US retail buyers. Equally, the certification sets a benchmark for other urban miners and raises the bar on renewable‑powered, high‑efficiency recovery facilities.
“The RJC Certification reflects years of effort to build a responsible, transparent supply chain for critical and precious metals,” said Rohan Gupta, Co‑founder and COO, Attero. “It strengthens the credibility of recycled materials and supports global climate goals by reducing the need for high‑emission mining activity.”
Source: IANS
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