This week, Garfield held a fall tree planting event in nearby Tacony Creek Park. With guidance from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and our friends with the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed Partnership, we focused on planting large Read Full Post
When you stare off into the night sky, do you ever think about gold? Here on Earth, we know gold is rare. It’s mined from the ground, processed in a gold refinery, and used to Read Full Post
When you think about St. Patrick’s Day, you probably picture green leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows, and a pot of gold. But have you ever wondered why we associate shimmering gold coins with St. Patrick’s Day? At Read Full Post
The story of gold is almost as old as the story of civilization itself. Since the birth of history, cultures have embraced gold for its aesthetic appeal and inherent functionality. But who were the first Read Full Post
2022 is officially here, so to celebrate the new year, Garfield Refining is going to take a look back through 2021 to highlight some of the precious metals stories and articles that really shined! In Read Full Post
The North Pole is the farthest northern point on the globe, and it is also the fabled home of Santa Clause and his merry team of workshop elves. Existing in a geographical region known as Read Full Post
Garfield Refining is North America’s “Best Dental Scrap Refiner” once again. Dentaltown Magazine announced Garfield as the winner for the eleventh year in a row. Founded in 1892, Garfield Refining is a third-generation, family-owned precious metal refinery Read Full Post
Gold is a commodity that has inspired and enthralled humans for most of recorded history. Wars have been fought and lost over the promise of gold. Today, it remains the symbol of wealth and success, Read Full Post
Like many other precious metals, platinum has a variety of uses in the medical field. However, you may be surprised to learn the many different ways that platinum is used to save lives and treat Read Full Post
The pilgrims were some of North America’s first European settlers. Who were they? And what did they bring with them on their perilous journey to the new world? Most importantly, was there any gold at Read Full Post
