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- Aurubis AG is a global leader in the production and recycling of non-ferrous metals, primarily copper. The company manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of products including copper cathodes, wire rods, continuous cast shapes, profiles, flat rolled products; precious metals such as selenium; and other metals like lead, nickel, tin, and zinc. Additionally, Aurubis produces sulfuric acid and iron silicate as by-products. It processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials, and industrial residues at production sites in Europe and the United States. Founded in 1866, Aurubis is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and operates approximately 7,000 employees across more than 20 countries on three continents.
Recent major developments for Aurubis include the strategic expansion of recycling and copper refining capabilities, underpinned by a €1.7 billion investment agenda aiming to drive sustainable growth. This includes a significant €190 million investment into a new precious metals processing plant in Hamburg, expansion of cathode production in Bulgaria with an investment of €120 million, and the launch of the multi-metal recycling plant Aurubis Richmond in the U.S., which produces copper, nickel, tin, and precious metals. The company also secured a €200 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank to advance its recycling projects and production capacity. Another pivotal recent change was the full completion of the acquisition of the Belgian-Spanish Metallo Group in 2020, which expanded its recycling capacity and metal portfolio to include copper, nickel, tin, zinc, and lead. Subsidiaries include RETORTE GmbH, which recently inaugurated a new selenium production facility, boosting capacity by 20%. Aurubis continues to focus on sustainability and circular economy initiatives, optimizing process flows and expanding recycling capacity across its global network.
Operating primarily within the metals and mining industry, Aurubis serves industrial customers requiring high-purity copper and other non-ferrous metals, with operations concentrated in Europe and North America. The company’s strategic focus encompasses raw material diversification, process innovation, and environmental protection, positioning itself as a key player in the circular economy with advanced recycling technologies and a broad metals product portfolio.
Aurubis AG is publicly traded on the German Stock Exchange, included in the MDAX, Global Challenges Index (GCX), and STOXX Europe 600 indices, reflecting its stature as a major player in global raw materials and metal production markets. Its European and U.S. sites constitute a highly integrated production and distribution network supporting various industrial segments across multiple continents.
This comprehensive product offering combined with recent strategic investments and acquisitions reinforces Aurubis AG’s leadership in the non-ferrous metals sector, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable growth and innovation within the circular economy framework.