Press releases

"Aurubis Bulgaria” supports cultural life in the Srednogorje region with sustainable donations and partnerships

"Aurubis Bulgaria” strengthens its commitment to the cultural development of the Srednogorie region in 2025.

Investments for the future: sustainability recognition for Aurubis Bulgaria

“Aurubis Bulgaria” was awarded by ESGnews.bg for its large-scale investment program "Investments for Progress. Bulgaria 2027".

"Aurubis Bulgaria continues the initiative " The Beautiful Srednogorie" with support for cleaner and greener urban spaces

Within the framework of its long-term initiative "The Beautiful Srednogorie" this year "Aurubis Bulgaria" continues to support activities.

"Aurubis Bulgaria" invests half a million BGN in education in the Srednogorie region

"Aurubis Bulgaria continues its long-term commitment to the development of education in the Srednogorie region.

More than 6 000 plants planted in the Srednogorie region with the support of Aurubis Bulgaria

The total number of flowers, trees and shrubs planted within the initiative reached 6 359.

“Our metals are indispensable”: Aurubis underscores its crucial role at Annual General Meeting

Aurubis’ metals are central components in future technologies — they are the key to the energy and mobility shift.

Celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria in Munich, with the support of Aurubis Bulgaria

On the 11th of March 2025, the General Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria in Munich organized a celebration of the National Day of Bulgaria.

Aurubis Bulgaria not only produces metals but also leads the industry towards a more sustainable future

By participating in the Specialised Forum Innovation Explorer 2025, the company confirmed its commitment to innovation, sustainability and reducing the industry's carbon footprint.

Aurubis achieves robust operating result in Q1 2024/25

Aurubis AG generated robust operating earnings before taxes (EBT) of € 130 million in the first three months of fiscal year 2024/25.

Aurubis with robust full-year results in a volatile market environment

Aurubis increased operating earnings before taxes (EBT) to € 413 million with continued robust net cash flow of € 537 million and slightly improved ROCE.

Responsible metal production: Aurubis honored with the 17th German Sustainability Award

Aurubis has received the 17th German Sustainability Award in the Metal Sector category.

"Aurubis Bulgaria" AD: Notice to shareholders

"Аурубис България" АД Ви уведомява, че на 13 септември 2024 г. бе проведено общо събрание на акционерите на дружеството

Aurubis opens innovative ASPA recycling plant in Belgium

Today, multimetal producer Aurubis celebrated the go-live of the ASPA plant at its site in Beerse (Belgium).

Aurubis AG appoints Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer, completing the restructuring of the Executive Board

The Aurubis AG Supervisory Board met today and appointed Dr. Toralf Haag (58) new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Tim Kurth (56) new Chief Operations Officer for custom smelting.

More than 6 thousand plants were donated by Aurubis Bulgaria to the municipalities and educational institutions in the Srednogorie region

The initiative of "Aurubis Bulgaria" for the realization of projects under the motto "The Beautiful Srednogorie.

More than 200 students from Zlatitsa and Pirdop visited the Sofia Science Festival invited by Aurubis Bulgaria

The festival offered its visitors a rich program of over 120 titles related to space, climate change, health and innovation.

Eng. Biser Tsolov: "Aurubis Bulgaria" launches large-scale program for efficiency and production modernization

"Aurubis Bulgaria" has launched a large-scale program for efficiency and modernization of the electrical equipment in the plant, part of which is also the increase of energy efficiency.

"Aurubis Bulgaria" supports the ecological wealth of the "Dusantsi" dam through annual stocking

This year, the traditional stocking was on March 20, with 3 404 white carp and 5 805 grass carp released into the dam.

Aurubis Bulgaria supported the first awards for economics education in secondary schools

The first Annual Awards for Secondary School Economics Education were presented in Sofia.

"Aurubis Bulgaria presented the Women4Metals initiative for supporting women in the metallurgical sector

"Aurubis Bulgaria presented the Women4Metals initiative aimed at promoting equality, inclusion, teamwork and professional development.

Aurubis achieves strong Q1 2023/24 result

Aurubis AG recorded operating earnings before taxes (EBT) of € 111 million in Q1 2023/24, just a slight dip compared to the very robust previous year.

Golden rings for employees of Aurubis Bulgaria with 20 years of work experience in the company

On December 7, the traditional event for awarding employees with 20 years of service in the company was held at Aurubis Bulgaria.

Investing in sustainability: Aurubis optimizes slag processing at Bulgarian site

Aurubis AG is investing around € 46 million in improving slag processing at its site in Bulgaria.

“Aurubis Bulgaria” welcomed Bulgaria's best students in physics and mathematics

The finalists in the National Physics Competition and their teachers visited the company's production facilities

In Aurubis Bulgaria 84 children visited the workplace of their parents on the day of the National Enlighteners -1 November

The Open Doors Day for employees' children is a part of the initiative "I am proud of my parents' work", which is implemented...

"Aurubis Bulgaria" and the Spanish Atlantic Copper are hosts of the 16th International Flash Smelting Congress in the Copper Industry

Aurubis Bulgaria and Atlantic Copper are hosting the 16th International Flash Smelting Congress (IFSC).

H2-ready: Aurubis investing in hydrogen-capable anode furnaces in the Hamburg plant

Aurubis already produces copper with less than half the average global carbon footprint today.

Summer School for Children of Aurubis Bulgaria Employees in 2023 "Code 10"

108 students from 1st to 7th grade had fun together this year coding the summer and embarking on 10 themed challenges.

Over 300 cyclists successfully completed the "Aurubis Srednogorie Bike Tour 2023"

More than 300 cycling enthusiasts successfully completed the 50-kilometer route of the "Aurubis Srednogorie Bike Tour 2023".

Aurubis Bulgaria receives "European Technical Approval" for the incorporation of iron silicate in green cements

After Aurubis Bulgaria successfully certified one of its main by-products - iron silicate, as a construction product, with application in concrete and mortars in Bulgaria, the company reached European certification.

Aurubis Bulgaria supported new kids playground in Dushantsi village

The project was implemented on the idea of Dusantsi mayor office and was funded by Aurubis Bulgaria as part of the partnership program.

"Eat, travel and love Pirdop municipality"

The aim of the project is to present the historical, cultural and natural attractions in the municipality of Pirdop.

"Aurubis Bulgaria" together with the municipalities of Pirdop, Zlatitsa, and Anton started the initiative " The Beautiful Srednogorie"

"Aurubis Bulgaria" together with the municipalities of Pirdop, Zlatitsa, and Anton started the initiative " The Beautiful Srednogorie".

Enabling tomorrow: Aurubis releases new Sustainability Report

With the new ‘Enabling tomorrow’ Sustainability Report, Aurubis is raising the bar on its standards for corporate conduct even higher.

The Grand Prize "Master of Art - Aurubis Award" goes to the documentary "Truman and Tennessee: Intimate Conversation"

This year the festival presents over 50 documentary features and shorts in the categories of Architecture, Design and many more.

Annual General Meeting approves record dividend; Growth course affirmed

The company will invest around € 1.1 billion in executing its strategic agenda.

Tim Kurth, Aurubis Bulgaria: We strive to set the standards for sustainability in the industry

We provide resources as a leading metals producer and aim to set the standards across the entire supply chain in our sector.

Aurubis and Codelco sign an agreement to cooperate on a more sustainable and responsible copper value chain

The agreement identifies potential areas of cooperation with respect to smelter operations and circular economy projects in Chile.

Students are the future of industry

Your students are the future of the industry. This was stated by Tim Kurth, CEO of Aurubis Bulgaria.

Aurubis AG: Collaboration with Anglo American plc for sustainably sourced and supplied copper

Both companies want to develop copper products that respond to the increasing expectations for future-enabling metals.

"Aurubis Bulgaria" secured new medical equipment and improved energy efficiency of the Medical Center in Pirdop. The field at the local stadium, renovated with company's funds, was also opened

Two new projects financed by Aurubis Bulgaria were officially completed in the town of Pirdop on November 9.

77 children visited the workplace of their parents at Aurubis Bulgaria on November 1, the Day of the National Revival Leaders

The Open Door Day for Children is part of the initiative "Proud with my parents' work" of the UN Global Compact Network Bulgaria.

Decarbonizing production: Aurubis begins test series for the use of blue ammonia in copper rod production

If the pilot project is successful, up to 4,000 tons of CO2 per year could be saved in the Aurubis plant in Hamburg alone.

Aurubis Bulgaria implemented ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System

Aurubis Bulgaria AD implemented an Energy Management System in line with the requirements of ISO 50001:2018.

Aurubis Technology Centre opened at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy

A new technology center developed with the support of Aurubis Bulgaria has opened at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy.

Kindergartens in Zlatitsa and Dushantsi with renewed facilities

On the First School Day 15th of September, the kindergarten "Sluntse" in Zlatitsa reopened year with a completely renovated roof of the building.

Aurubis completes sale of four flat rolled products sites to KME

The sale was approved by the relevant supervisory authorities in May and closed on July 29, 2022.

Aurubis AG starts construction of a € 300 million multimetal recycling plant in Augusta, Georgia

Aurubis AG broke ground today in the United States’ first large secondary smelter for multimetal recycling.

"Aurubis Bulgaria and Zlatitsa Municipality launched "The Town of Diadovata rakavichka (Grandfather's Mitten)" city park and project

"Aurubis Bulgaria" AD and the Municipality of Zlatitsa launched the project "The City of the Grandfather's Mitten".

“Part of the solution”: Aurubis wants to expand its pioneering role in recycling

Aurubis AG wants to be part of the solution to the enormous challenges that the economy, industry, and society are now facing.

Aurubis Bulgaria supported a project for young architects and civil engineers

The CITY Academy organizes competitions for young architects and engineers in the field of construction, urban architecture, interior design and infrastructure.

Aurubis commissions largest environmental protection installation in Hamburg since the 1980s

Today Aurubis AG inaugurated a new, innovative system for Reducing Diffuse Emissions (RDE) in primary copper production at the Hamburg site.

"Aurubis Bulgaria" AD: Notice to shareholders

On September 2, 2021 a General Assembly of the shareholders of the company was held, at which a decision was made to pay a dividend of BGN 12.73 per share.

Partial sale of flat rolled products segment: Aurubis signs term sheet with INTEK Holding

Aurubis AG intends to sell the FRP plant in Zutphen as well as the slitting centers in Birmingham, Dolný Kubín, and Mortara.

Aurubis Bulgaria awarded two special prizes in the latest edition of the FameLab All Stars popular science competition

Aurubis Bulgaria was once again a main partner to the Sofia Science Festival. Many interesting and highly relevant topics were included in the programme.

Aurubis Bulgaria financed the surveillance system in the town of Pirdop

Aurubis Bulgaria financed the establishment of a sophisticated surveillance (CCTV) system in the town of Pirdop.

Aurubis: First copper anodes produced with hydrogen

Aurubis started the series of tests for hydrogen use on an industrial scale in copper anode production at the Hamburg plant.

Aurubis Bulgaria supported Pirdop, Zlatitsa and Anton in the celebration of the 1st of June, the International Children’s Day

This year, with the financial support of Aurubis Bulgaria, the children in Zlatitsa enjoyed the production The Wolf from Fairy Tales.

Aurubis Bulgaria organised the traditional Health and Safety Week online

Aurubis Bulgaria, in partnership with Multisport, held its traditional campaign under the motto Health and Safety Week.

Aurubis Bulgaria receives Copper Mark distinction

The Bulgarian site is the first Aurubis primary smelter to successfully complete the Copper Mark certification process and now bears the quality seal.