Metals for America
Aurubis Richmond hot commissioning
Aurubis is a global leader in non-ferrous metals and the world’s largest copper recycler. We are proud to support America’s industrial strength and national security.
On September 24, 2025 we will fire-up the largest and most technologically advanced secondary smelter ever built in the U.S. This hot commissioning marks a milestone for Aurubis’ 800 million Dollar investment – fulfilling our promise to repurpose and deliver essential American metals, strengthen American supply chains, and drive American industry, American jobs, and American innovation for generations to come.
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
Become a business partner: Turn your recycling material into value
We buy a broad range of recyclable materials — including copper scrap, e-scrap and even complex industrial residues. Not sure if your material fits? Just ask. Our experts will review your specs and quickly let you know the smartest recovery solution for your materials.
Facts at a glance
Processing of
complex recycling material per year
Annual output of
blister copper
Investment volume of
USD
more than
new jobs created
Currently
of the US-Copper demand needs to be imported
Aurubis Richmond:
secondary smelter specialized in multimetal recycling in the US
