Today, Aurubis marks a significant milestone in sustainable metal recycling in Europe. At Aurubis Olen, Belgium, we inaugurated a state-of-the-art recycling plant that will recover valuable metals such as nickel and copper, further strengthening our commitment to innovation and the circular economy.
♻️ The new hydrometallurgical bleed treatment plant, BOB (Bleed treatment Olen Beerse), is a groundbreaking addition to Aurubis international smelter network. With an investment of € 85 million and the creation of over 30 new jobs, BOB enables us to process electrolyte streams from our tankhouses in Beerse and Olen, keeping more strategically important metals in the European production cycle. Fully aligned with the highest environmental standards, this facility sets new benchmarks in energy efficiency and resource responsibility.
💬 Inge Hofkens, Aurubis COO Multimetal Recycling, highlights the broader significance of the plant: “BOB clearly demonstrates our commitment to innovation and a circular economy. With this facility, we are taking recycling to the next level, as it allows us to optimally process valuable metals from dynamic and continuously changing input materials and recycling markets. We are committed to expanding our leading role in sustainability in line with our Tomorrow Metals promise and we continuously strive to use resources even more responsibly.”
🙏 This achievement was only possible thanks to the dedication of the Aurubis team. Hans Van de Water, Managing Director Aurubis Olen, expressed his pride: “Today marks a significant point in our company's history: The new recycling plant now enables us to cover the full production cycle in-house — a true milestone for the Olen plant. This is the result of the collective efforts of our entire team. It makes me proud to see that everyone played their part, from the design and construction phase to commissioning.”
With BOB, Aurubis continues to deliver on its strategic roadmap, reinforcing its leadership in multimetal recycling and contributing to a more sustainable and circular future for Europe.
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