SIM Card Gold Rush: Blogger Extracts 3.1 Million Rupees Worth of Gold from E-Waste
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News18•30-01-2026, 12:16
SIM Card Gold Rush: Blogger Extracts 3.1 Million Rupees Worth of Gold from E-Waste
- •A blogger in Guangdong, China, claimed to extract 191.73 grams of pure gold, valued at over 3.1 million rupees, from discarded SIM cards and communication chips.
- •The viral video showed dangerous chemical and acid-based methods, leading to public fascination and calls for caution from experts.
- •Experts clarified that a single SIM card contains negligible gold; approximately 400,000 SIM cards would be needed for 191 grams.
- •The blogger later admitted using specific, gold-plated telecom waste, not ordinary SIM cards, emphasizing the professional nature and dangers of the process.
- •Warnings were issued about the fatal risks of chemicals and toxic gases involved, urging against home experiments due to severe health and environmental hazards.
Why It Matters: E-waste holds valuable metals but requires professional, safe extraction methods due to extreme dangers.
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