Aurubis Investing Nearly $700M on US Smelter in Georgia.

Aurubis, a German metals supplier, is investing nearly $700 million in a new secondary smelter for complex recycling materials in Richmond County, Georgia. This facility, the first of its kind in North America, is expected to be operational in the second half of 2024. Aurubis aims to establish a reliable and sustainable supply chain for recyclable materials and is also investing over $200,000 in scholarships and job training programs for young workers in the community. The company believes that this state-of-the-art recycling plant will create long-term, secure jobs and contribute to the electric vehicle ecosystem. [Extracted from the article]