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“Our metals are indispensable”: Aurubis underscores its crucial role at Annual General Meeting 

Hamburg | Thursday, April 3, 2025

  • CEO Dr. Toralf Haag emphasized Aurubis’ central importance: “Our metals safeguard growth and progress in Europe” 
  • Strategy in full implementation: over 60 % of the € 1.7 billion earmarked for growth projects already invested 
  • Annual General Meeting participants pass resolution for roughly 7 % higher dividend of € 1.50 per share; all agenda items approved

At today’s Annual General Meeting, Aurubis AG, a leading global supplier of non-ferrous metals and the largest copper recycler in the world, highlighted its strategic importance for the European economy and security. In his speech, CEO Dr. Toralf Haag emphasized: “Aurubis’ metals are central components in future technologies — they are the key to the energy and mobility shift. Every smartphone, laptop and AI data center uses a number of our metals. Our products promote growth and progress and significantly contribute to Europe’s independence and stability.” 

The company is consistently realizing the investment projects in its Metals for Progress: Driving Sustainable Growth strategy. Over 60 % of the approved investments totaling € 1.7 billion has already gone into strategic growth projects. These projects are expected to generate an additional EBITDA contribution of around € 260 million per year in the future. Aurubis is securing its core business, consistently leveraging growth opportunities, and further expanding its leadership role in sustainability.  

Every smartphone, laptop and AI data center uses a number of our metals. Our products promote growth and progress and significantly contribute to Europe’s independence and stability.”
Dr. Toralf Haag

Dr. Toralf Haag

Chief Executive Officer