Samta Metals and Alloys Starts Construction of $70M Copper, Aluminum Recycling Plant in Morocco

According to foreign media reports, Samta Metals and Alloys, a subsidiary of India's Samta Group, recently commenced construction of a copper and aluminum recycling plant in Kenitra, Morocco. The total investment in the plant is $70 million, covering an area of 36,600 m². It is expected to commence operations in 2026. The plant will primarily focus on recycling metal scrap and producing copper and aluminum alloys. Located in the "Atlantic Free Zone" of Kenitra, it will utilize renewable energy to produce green metal products.

The plant is projected to recycle 19,200 mt of copper scrap and 27,540 mt of aluminum scrap annually. Initially, it will have a capacity to produce 15,000 mt of copper cathode coils and 20,000 mt of aluminum-silicon alloy ingots per year. The target customer base primarily consists of the local automotive, energy, and aerospace industries, aiming to reduce reliance on imported products.