Aurubis Richmond in Augusta Will Be the Nation's First Recycled-copper Smelter
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022
Local, state, federal and German officials in Augusta on Friday welcomed a $340 million copper recycling and smelting plant that they said exemplifies greener industry and Georgia’s economic focus on the growing electric vehicle market.
“Welcome to the future,” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in remarks to about 100 people at Augusta Corporate Park for the ceremonial groundbreaking. Aurubis CEO Roland Harings said the 125-employee facility is slated to start production in January 2024. See more.
