Aurubis Nears Completion of U.S. Copper Scrap Expansion Project

Published: Jun 9, 2026 09:43

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Aurubis expects to complete the expansion of its Augusta, Georgia copper scrap recycling facility later in September 2026. The project is designed to increase processing capacity and support growing demand from data centers, grid infrastructure and automotive applications.

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