Modern industrial recycling plant
Urban Mining Solutions

We transform
waste into
strategic resources

German and Brazilian engineering united to extract value from electronic waste through cutting-edge urban mining technology.

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e-waste generated/year worldwide

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are properly recycled

US$0B

in recoverable materials

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kg of gold per million phones

The Problem

The world generates mountains of e-waste.
We see gold mines.

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tons

of electronic waste generated per year worldwide

Global E-waste Monitor 2024
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e-waste recycling rate in Latin America

UNEP Report 2024
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in recoverable materials discarded annually

World Economic Forum
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of heavy metals in landfills come from electronics

EPA Environmental Data
01The Concept

What is Urban Mining?

Urban mining process — from e-waste to precious metals
Recovery98.5%metal purity

Urban mining is the process of recovering precious metals and strategic materials from discarded electronic waste — smartphones, computers, circuit boards, batteries and industrial equipment.

Unlike conventional mining, which devastates ecosystems and consumes enormous amounts of water and energy, urban mining transforms what would be waste into high-value raw material. A single phone contains over 30 elements from the periodic table, including gold, silver, copper, palladium and rare earths essential to the technology industry.

Metal Recovery

Gold, silver, copper, palladium and rare earths extracted from circuit boards and electronic components.

Hidden Value

1 ton of phone circuit boards contains up to 300g of gold — 80x more than conventional mining.

Environmental Impact

Up to 95% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to primary metal mining.

Growing Market

The global urban mining market is expected to reach US$ 45 billion by 2030.

02Our Solutions

Cutting-edge technology for every stage of the process

Integrated solutions covering the entire urban mining value chain, from raw waste to refined material.

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Electronics Recycling

E-Waste Processing

Complete plants for processing electronic waste: smartphones, computers, TVs, printed circuit boards and various components. Shredding, magnetic and electrostatic separation technology.

WEEEPCBMetals
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Industrial Shredding

Shredding Systems

High-performance shredding systems designed by Arpe and manufactured by Fragmaq. Single and dual-shaft shredders for different granulometries and material types, with automated control.

Single-shaftDual-shaftAutomation
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Sorting & Separation

Sorting & Separation

Advanced separation technologies using eddy currents, optical sensors (NIR), densimetric separation and air classification. Precise recovery of ferrous, non-ferrous metals and plastics.

Eddy CurrentNIRAir Classification
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Metal Refining

Metal Refining

Hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes for refining gold, silver, copper, palladium and rare earths. Purity above 99% with full process traceability.

HydrometallurgyPyrometallurgyRare Earths
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Circular Economy

Circular Economy

Integrated reverse logistics and circular economy projects. From collection to reprocessing, we create value chains that transform environmental liabilities into economic assets.

Reverse LogisticsESGValorization
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Turnkey Plants

Turnkey Solutions

Complete engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning projects. Custom industrial plants from concept to operation, with continuous technical support and operational training.

EPCCommissioningStart-up
Markets Served

Every device is a resource mine

Smartphones & Tablets

Au, Ag, Pd, Cu

Computers & Monitors

Cu, Al, REE

Batteries & Accumulators

Li, Co, Ni

Servers & Data Centers

Au, Pt, Cu

Automotive Electronics

Pd, Rh, Pt

Semiconductors & Chips

Au, Ag, Ga

Industrial Equipment

Fe, Cu, Al

Telecommunications

Cu, Au, Ag

03Our Process

From waste to resource: every step matters

Interior of an e-waste recycling plant
Processing Capacity50.000tons/yearper complete industrial plant
STEP 01

Collection & Receiving

Structured reverse logistics for electronic waste collection. Initial sorting and classification by material type and contamination level.

Full traceability via digital system
STEP 02

Shredding & Reduction

Industrial shredders reduce material to smaller fractions, preparing it for separation stages. Precise granulometric control.

Granulometry from 10mm to 100mm
STEP 03

Sorting & Classification

Magnetic separation, eddy currents, optical sensors and air classification separate ferrous, non-ferrous metals, plastics and other materials.

Recovery rate above 95%
STEP 04

Refining & Purification

Chemical and metallurgical processes refine recovered metals to commercial purity. Gold, silver, copper and palladium with certification.

Purity above 99.5%
STEP 05

Final Product

Refined metals and recovered materials are packaged, certified and made available for reintroduction into the industrial production chain.

Origin certification and traceability
STEP 06

Reports & Compliance

Detailed reports on mass, composition, recovery and final destination. Compliance with national and international environmental legislation.

PNRS, WEEE Directive, Basel
04About Us

German engineering, Brazilian industrial strength

Recyflux Systems was born from the convergence of three complementary forces: the German technological precision of Arpe GmbH, the Brazilian industrial robustness of Fragmaq, and a strategic commercial vision focused on Latin America.

Our mission is to offer complete and integrated solutions for the treatment, recycling and valorization of electronic and industrial waste. We don't just sell equipment — we design, manufacture, install and operate complete industrial plants that transform waste into strategic resources.

Headquartered in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, we initially operate in Latin America, but with the vision and structure to meet global demands. Each project is a custom solution, with process engineering, industrial automation and continuous technical support.

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Strategic partners

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Years of combined experience

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Continents of operation

Circular economy and material flow
Since 1974

Fragmaq

Manufacturing & Engineering

Over 50 years of experience in manufacturing shredders and industrial equipment. Responsible for building the equipment and plants designed for Recyflux.

Germany

Arpe GmbH

Technology & Projects

German company specialized in process engineering for recycling. Preferred technology supplier, responsible for the projects and technical specifications of the solutions.

Latin America

Commercial Management

Operations & Sales

Dedicated commercial and administrative leadership, focused on business development in Latin America and expansion to global markets.

05Differentials

Why Recyflux?

Proprietary Technology

Exclusive access to separation and refining technologies developed by Arpe GmbH, with decades of R&D in advanced recycling processes.

National Manufacturing

Equipment manufactured in Brazil by Fragmaq, with over 50 years of expertise in industrial mechanical engineering, reducing costs and delivery times.

Full Support

From conceptual design to operational start-up, we provide technical support at every stage, including team training and preventive maintenance.

Our commitment

"We don't sell equipment — we deliver complete solutions that transform environmental liabilities into economic assets, with world-class technology and continuous technical support."

Electronic components — raw material for urban mining
Materials per phone30+ elements
Recoverable valueUS$ 1.50/unit
Ready to start?

Your waste is our resource.
Let's build the future together.

From technical consulting to plant commissioning, we offer complete and custom solutions for every urban mining project.

06Contact

Let's transform waste into value together

Get in touch to discuss your urban mining project, request a technical proposal or schedule a visit to our office.

Office

São José dos Campos, SP
Brasil

Phone

+55 (12) 3000-0000

Coverage

Initial operations in Latin America, with projects and partnerships expanding to Europe, Asia and Africa.