Germany's Aurubis to ramp up new US copper recycling facility
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 09 2025
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Source: Reuters
Aurubis Investment in U.S. Recycling: Aurubis is ramping up its copper recycling smelter in the U.S., having invested $800 million to process 180,000 metric tons of copper scrap annually, with plans for future investments as North America lacks large recycling facilities.
Future Copper Demand Sources: The company anticipates that data centers, particularly those for artificial intelligence, will become significant sources of copper scrap due to the rapid technology turnover requiring frequent replacements.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
