Besides the processing of concentrates, the recycling of scrap, copper alloy scrap and other recycling material is also one of the core business activities of BU Copper Production at Aurubis. We offer a wide range of processing possibilities and services related to the recycling of copper, precious metals and other non-ferrous metals.

Metal recycling is a synonym for saving raw materials and environmental protection. Nonferrous metals and precious metals are particularly suitable for recycling. The recycling of copper, silver, gold and other nonferrous metals does not result in any quality loss of the metals and can be repeated as often as required.

Europe has a high copper demand, but is low in natural resources. Metal recycling reuses the metal reserves in products, thus making a significant contribution to supplies of copper and other metals.

Copper fulfils the criteria of sustainable development, being the basis of a modern closed loop economy. It saves natural resources, reduces energy consumption and avoids the final loss of valuable materials.

State-of-the-art recycling technology, such as is used at Aurubis, efficiently process the heterogeneous recycling raw materials, guarantees environmentally friendly production and enables high-grade metal to be produced.

Aurubis recycling is continuously in the market for:

• bright wire scrap
• copper granules
• copper scrap
• copper remelting blocks
• gunmetal scrap
• brass scrap
• aluminium bronze scrap
• copper/brass radiators
• non-ferrous metal shredder
• electronic scrap
• printed circuit boards
• copper and aluminium cable scrap
• copper/lead granules
• tin/lead bearing recycling raw materials
• lead scrap
• copper/iron materials
• copper-containing residues (slag, dross, ash, dust, other slimes)
• metal hydroxide slimes, foundry sands, catalysts