Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Aurubis, a leading recycler of copper, precious metals and nonferrous materials worldwide, will invest $340 million in a state-of-the-art recycling and secondary smelting facility for multi-metal recycling in Augusta. This new facility will be the very first of its kind in the U.S. and will create 125 jobs in the Augusta area.
Aurubis’ commitment to sustainable development and to raw material security will play a role in building Georgia’s electric mobility value chain. From Augusta, the company plans to produce materials found in lithium-ion batteries and other electronics.
“With this investment, we are setting a clear example of sustainable growth, and will become a forerunner for multi-metal recycling in the U.S. as well – a role that we already have in Europe now,” said Roland Harings, chief executive officer of Aurubis AG.
Aurubis will build its facility on 150 acres at Augusta Corporate Park, which is a “Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Certified” site. Operations are expected to begin by the first half of 2024, and the company plans to begin hiring for positions as soon as summer 2022. Individuals interested in opportunities with Aurubis are encouraged to visit www.aurubis.com/en/career/jobs for additional information.
As a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Certified park, Augusta Corporate Park has completed due diligence and other specific certification requirements and due diligence prior to visits by prospective businesses. Receiving a GRAD certification with GDEcD is a proactive way both community planners and landowners can help catalyze economic growth and industrial development for the regions they serve. Thousands of Georgia jobs have been created on GRAD sites since the program’s inception in 2008.
Published in the January 2022 Edition