Midwest Refineries – Precious Metal Refiners & Gold Buyers
USA Precious Metal Buyers, Smelters, Refiners, Assayers and Brokers of Precious Metal
Midwest Refineries has been the trusted choice for anyone across the United States looking to sell gold, silver, or platinum since 1939. From the Pacific coast to the Atlantic seaboard, we buy directly from individuals, estates, jewelers, and dental practices nationwide. No matter which state you call home, our process is the same: honest assays, transparent pricing, and payment you can count on.
- Over 85 Years in Business
- Serving All Of The USA
- 4418 Florida National Dr., Lakeland, FL. 33813
We Serve The ENTIRE USA
America’s Gold, Platinum and Silver scrap buyer, smelter and refiner since 1939. Serving all 50 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The only Gold, Silver and Platinum buyers and refiners you will ever need!
Have Questions?
Call us before you ship — we’ll explain how your material will be tested and what to expect. For security reasons, we do not accept walk-in traffic — all precious metals must be shipped to us using our shipping instructions.
What We Buy From Customers Nationwide
Gold: karat jewelry, rings, chains, bracelets, wedding bands, coins and bars, dental gold, watches, nuggets and placer gold, scrap gold, gold-filled items, solder, sponge, shot, and bench sweeps. Silver: sterling silver jewelry and flatware, silver coins and bars, dental scraps, silver wire and sheet. Platinum: platinum jewelry, coins, bars, ingots, laboratory ware, and sponge. We do not accept gold-plated material, gold electronic scrap, silver-plated material, U.S. clad silver coinage from 1965 to present, nickels, magnetic silver, or automotive catalytic converter materials.
- Karat gold jewelry (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K)
- Gold dust & sweeps
- Gold class rings & school rings
- Casting gold & grain
- Gold chains, bracelets & earrings
- Gold watches
- Gold wedding bands
- Gold nuggets & placer gold
- Dental crowns & bridgework
- Gold sponge & shot
- Dental lab casting gold & alloys
- Gold screen & mesh
- Gold coins & bullion bars
- Goldsmith bench filings & sweeps
- Gold ingots & melted gold
- Gold-filled scrap
- Gold wire & sheet
- Gold findings & solder
- Sterling silver jewelry (rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, necklaces)
- Silver inlays and caps
- Sterling silver flatware and hollowware
- Silver wire and sheet
- Silver coins and bullion bars
- Silver mesh and tubing
- Coin silver (pre-1965 U.S. 90% silver)
- 90% U.S. Silver coins
- Mirror silver powders
- Silver flake from photographic film recovery
- Antique silver items
- Electrolytic recovered silver
- Silversmith bench scrap and findings
- Dental lab scraps, miscasts & crowns
- Excess sterling silver inventory
- Platinum jewelry (rings, settings, mountings)
- Platinum ingots and sponge
- Platinum crucibles and lids
- Platinum targets (sputter and deposition)
- Platinum laboratory ware and utensils
- Platinum mesh and screen
- Platinum thermocouple wire (Type R, Type S, all grades)
- Medical platinum scrap (catheter tips, rings, implant components)
- Platinum flake from plating processes
- Platinum waste and sweeps
- Platinum foil and sheet
- Materials containing palladium and rhodium
- Platinum coins and bullion bars
- Platinum group metal alloys and mixed scrap
About Midwest Refineries
Midwest Refineries has operated as a full-service precious metal buyer, smelter, refiner, assayer and broker since 1939. After 86 years based in Michigan, we relocated our headquarters to Lakeland, Florida in 2025, now led by second-generation owners Joanna and Raul Acosta. We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and customers nationwide can count on the same honesty and no-fee pricing that has defined our company for more than eight decades.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we serve customers in all 50 states. Simply follow our shipping instructions to send your order to our Lakeland, Florida refinery.
95% of the pure gold content with zero fees, plus 100% of that day's spot price on settlement day.
Yes. In addition to gold, we buy sterling silver, silver coins and bars, and platinum jewelry, bars, coins, and industrial scrap.
No, there is no minimum or maximum order size for customers anywhere in the country.
We have customers all over the country including:
What is a Troy Ounce?
A troy ounce is a system of weights used for precious metals and gems, based on a pound of 12 ounces as opposed to the traditional 16. A troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams or 0.0311034768 kilograms.
Ready to Ship Your Precious Metals?
Contact us first — we’ll confirm what you have, how we’ll test it, and what you can expect to receive. Our assay laboratory and our 85-year reputation exist for one purpose: to make sure you are paid honestly and accurately for every precious metal you send us. If you have questions about how your specific material will be evaluated, call us. We’re always happy to walk you through it.
4418 Florida National Dr., Lakeland, FL 33813
Gold • Silver • Platinum • Palladium • Rhodium | Family-owned since 1939 | Serving all of the USA