Aurubis AG
Metal wire
Aurubis AG is a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials, and industrial residues into metals of the highest quality. Aurubis produces more than 1 million tons of copper cathodes annually, and from them a variety of products such as wire rod, continuous cast shapes, profiles, and flat rolled products made of copper and copper alloys.
In addition to its main metal, copper, Aurubis produces precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum group metals, as well as other metals such as lead, nickel, tin, zinc, and selenium. The company also produces sulfuric acid and iron silicate as by-products. Aurubis has production sites in Europe and the US, as well as an extensive service and distribution system in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Sustainability is a fundamental part of Aurubis' strategy. The company is committed to responsibly transforming raw materials into value, integrating sustainable conduct and business activities into the corporate culture. This involves a careful approach to natural resources, responsible social and ecological conduct in everyday business, and sensible, healthy growth. Aurubis has set ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions and aims to be carbon-neutral well before 2050.
Aurubis operates the most efficient and sustainable smelter network worldwide, with a strong focus on recycling. The company processes about 1 million tons of recycling materials per year, making a significant contribution to the circular economy. Aurubis is continuously investing in environmental protection measures, having spent over €600 million since 2000.
The company's products play a crucial role in the energy transition, digitalization, and other future technologies. Aurubis is expanding its activities in recycling metal-bearing materials internationally and is investing in new facilities to process complex recycling materials.
Aurubis shares are listed on the Prime Standard Segment of the German Stock Exchange and are part of the MDAX index. The company has about 7,200 employees worldwide and generated revenues of about €18.5 billion in fiscal year 2022/23.
