Aurubis is the largest copper producer in Europe and the world leader in copper recycling. The Group has 12 production sites in 7 European countries with a total of about 4,700 employees. Aurubis produces copper cathodes from copper concentrates and through recycling raw materials. It sources both types of raw material on the global markets and does not own any copper mines.

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The exploration for and extraction of copper ores entail large-scale interventions in nature and the environment, and the transportation and processing of ores is highly energy-intensive. The use of secondary raw materials (scrap metal) conserves resources and spares the environment. Moreover, problematic copper-containing waste such as electrical and electronic scrap for example, can be safely and economically disposed of through recycling methods. As the world’s largest copper recycler, Aurubis therefore makes an important contribution to resource conservation.