Abstract: An apparatus for recovering precious metal particles from a liquid mixture environment, wherein liquid mixture containing varying sizes of valuable metal particulate is directed into a plurality of baffled compartments successively arranged in a sealed chamber. Elements within the compartments, together with additional jogging and skimming devices, segregate out the precious metal particles from the liquid mixture to release the liquid portion of the mixture substantially devoid of its valuable metal particulate. In one embodiment, electrostatic charging devices are utilized to more efficiently assist the skimming operations within the apparatus.