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Aurubis

Aurubis is a leading global provider of nonferrous metals and one of the world's largest copper recyclers. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and operates production sites across Europe and the United States. Aurubis produces copper cathodes, continuous cast copper rod, precious metals, specialty wire rod, and a range of other copper products. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials, and industrial residues. Aurubis serves customers in industries including electronics, automotive, construction, and renewable energy. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and forms part of Germany's MDAX index. Aurubis employs several thousand people across its international operations. The company's integrated metallurgical sites enable it to recover and refine not only copper but also precious metals such as gold and silver, as well as other metals including selenium, lead, nickel, and tin. Aurubis has a strong focus on sustainability and circular economy principles, positioning itself as a key player in the recycling and recovery of valuable metals from secondary raw materials. The company was founded in 1866 and has evolved through mergers and acquisitions to become a major force in the global nonferrous metals sector.

Aurubis News


The Skouries project in Greece
European Commission picks 46 new strategic critical mineral projects
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission has chosen 46 strategic raw material projects to benefit from faster permitting and help in bidding for public and private funding, as the bloc races to diversify supply... 


Aurubis copper rods
Europe's largest copper producer Aurubis records 31% earnings growth ahead of final quarter
6th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

European copper producer Aurubis has reported a 31% year-on-year increase in its earnings before tax to €374-million in the first nine months of the 2026 financial year, compared with €286-million... 


European Metals president Inge Hofkens
Industry body European Metals appoints Hofkens president
2nd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nonferrous metals representative body European Metals has appointed Inge Hofkens president of the group. She currently works as COO for multi-metal recycling at German copper recycler Aurubis.... 


Trafigura and Kamoa Copper copper anode shipment
Trafigura, Kamoa Copper undertake maiden copper anode sale, Lobito Corridor slashes transport time
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Metals trader Trafigura and TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa Copper business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has successfully completed its first sale of low-carbon copper anodes, which is... 


Troilus delivers on key development milestones, enters pivotal transition year
Troilus delivers on key development milestones, enters pivotal transition year
8th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Troilus Mining Corp has reported that it achieved major technical, regulatory, organisational and financing milestones required to advance the company’s flagship Troilus copper/gold... 


Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas
EU's rare earths push is 10 years late, Boliden CEO says
5th December 2025 By: Reuters

The EU should have taken action on rare earths 10 years ago, the boss of Swedish miner Boliden said on Friday, commenting on the European Commission's plan to fast-track three-billion euros... 


European copper smelter Aurubis is rejecting low concentrate offers
European copper smelter Aurubis is rejecting low concentrate offers
26th November 2025 By: Reuters

Europe's biggest copper smelter Aurubis is comfortable rejecting lowball offers for copper concentrate, an executive said on Wednesday, as tense negotiations over annual contracts for the feedstock... 


Aerial view of Troilu project site
Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Troilus Gold has announced a C$150-million bought deal public offering, marking a significant step in advancing the project towards a construction decision. 


Troilus launches C$150m bought deal
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Troilus Gold has announced a C$150-million bought deal public offering, marking a significant step in advancing its namesake copper/gold project in northern Québec toward a construction decision.... 


A copper smelter
Aurubis hikes 2026 European copper premium to record $315/t
7th October 2025 By: Reuters

Europe's biggest copper smelter Aurubis will charge European customers a premium of $315 per metric ton for refined copper next year, three market sources said on Tuesday, a record high for the... 


From left, Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Justin Reid, CEO
of Troilus, Toralf Haag, CEO of Aurubis, and Dr. Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs
and Energy of Germany.
Troilus inks copper/gold offtake deal with Aurubis
27th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada's Troilus Gold on Tuesday signed a memorandum of agreement with German copper smelter Aurubis for the long-term offtake of copper/gold concentrate from its project in Québec. The agreement... 


German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canada, Germany sign partnership to secure critical minerals supply chains
26th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration on Tuesday to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and energy, part of Ottawa’s efforts to strengthen ties with European allies and diversify supply... 


First Quantum starts shipping stockpiled copper from Panama mine
First Quantum starts shipping stockpiled copper from Panama mine
30th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals has started shipping stockpiled copper from its stalled mine in Panama, 19 months after the operation was shut down by the country’s top court. A bulk carrier called Lipsi... 


Chile copper producers begin talks on combining smelter efforts
11th December 2024 By: Reuters

Codelco and Enami, Chile’s two state copper companies, are discussing the possibility of combining their respective efforts to expand smelting capacity into a single project, according to people... 


Image of gold nugget
Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Troilus Gold has received a letter of intent from Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft. 


Troilus recently installed solar power at its namesake mine
Troilus advances project financing with $500m German loan guarantee
13th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian development-stage mining firm Troilus Gold has taken a step forward in financing its flagship copper and gold project in Quebec, with the receipt of a letter of intent (LOI) from Euler... 


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