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Students from Sint Jozef Geel develop custom insect hotel for copper recycling company Aurubis Olen

At Sint Jozef Geel, some students unveiled a unique insect hotel today.

Aurubis inaugurates new recycling plant in Olen to recover more valuable metals

Today, multimetal producer Aurubis inaugurated an innovative recycling plant at its site in Olen (Belgium).

Bringing color to Aurubis Beerse and Aurubis Olen, literally and figuratively!

In the spring of 2023, two sea containers at Aurubis Olen were transformed into beautiful artworks. Recently, some company walls in Beerse were painted, uniquely showcasing our business and values.

Aurubis demonstrates sustainable metal production with extensive the Copper Mark certification

Aurubis Olen is the world’s first smelter to be certified in accordance with the new Copper Mark Chain of Custody Standard.

Aurubis employer brand: Employees are our “most valuable element”

Copper, gold, silver, platinum — Aurubis stands for valuable metals. With “You are our most valuable element”, the company emphasizes the essential importance of the employees and places them at the center of its new employer brand.

International Women's Day - Meet Evi, operator in the Tankhouse department!

On March 8th, we celebrate women worldwide on International Women's Day.

Aspa Aurubis introduces more efficient way of recycling

On 20 September 2023, FIT (Flanders Investment & Trade) presented the first Flanders International Business Awards.

Aurubis nominated for Flanders International Business Awards 2023

On July 5, 2023, FIT (Flanders Investment & Trade) nominated Aurubis for the first-ever Flanders International Business Awards.

Dirk Vandenberghe becomes Managing Director Aurubis Olen and Aurubis Beerse as of January 1, 2023

Aurubis AG’s Supervisory Board appointed Dirk Vandenberghe as the successor to Inge Hofkens as Managing Director of Aurubis Olen (Belgium).

19 Olense collega’s zweren de sigaret af

In het voorjaar lanceerde Aurubis Olen een nieuwe campagne om te stoppen met roken.

Aurubis signs renewable power deal with green energy producer Eneco and lives up to industry leadership in sustainability

As of January 2023, more than 90 % of the externally generated power for Aurubis Olen will come from renewable energy sources.

Press Release: Helden Voor Helden, Aurubis Olen and Thomas More join forces in special cycling project

Aurubis Olen supports the non-profit organisation Helden Voor Helden and invests in a specially designed bicycle.

Press Release: Aurubis builds facility to recycle more nickel and copper in Belgium

Aurubis invested € 70 million in the construction of a state-of-the-art and energy-efficient bleed treatment facility at its Olen site.

Aurubis supports Boven De Wolken

Aurubis (Olen) supports non-profit organisation Boven De Wolken.

Car Free Day 2021

At Aurubis in Olen, we had a special challenge for all Aurubis employees: come to work "car free" on Wednesday, September 22nd.

Successful ISO 45001 audit for Aurubis Belgium

Two external auditors had a thorough look at our company and how we deal with health & safety for 4 days.