Our contribution
Aurubis Richmond keeps complex metal-bearing materials in the US and feeds them back into American value chains — strengthening domestic supply for megatrends like AI and data centers, alongside critical energy infrastructure and defense products. With copper — the US Department of Defense’s second-most utilized metal — US processing at Richmond directly supports national security while reducing reliance on foreign processing.
What Aurubis Richmond delivers for America
Keeping American Metals in the Loop: From waste to resources – we keep valuable metals for the US market in the loop – including copper, nickel, tin and zinc
AI and data centers, energy infrastructure, electrification, and defense fuel the growing demand for critical metals.
Strengthen Supply Security – Make US supply chains more resilliant, enhancing domestic security and reducing America’s dependence on foreign critical metals.
First-of-its-kind capability: the nation’s largest and most advanced secondary smelter, specialized in multimetal recycling.
Lasting commitment and jobs: about USD 800 million invested in US site and around 240 high-quality and well-paid industrial jobs created
Not just a supplier –we are a trusted ally in building America’s material independence and industrial strength
Growth through urban mining
Aurubis is already enthusiastically shaping the circular economy, processing about 1 million t of recycling materials per year as a leading company for multimetal recycling. With the plant in the US, Aurubis is now sending another important signal as one of the most integrated smelter networks in the world. The investment supports the ambitious goals to deliver essential metals and conserve resources while contributing to the company’s growth targets.
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