Aurubis AG is a global supplier of non-ferrous metals and one of the world's largest copper recyclers. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials and industrial residues into metals. Aurubis produces more than 1 million tons of copper cathodes per year and from these a variety of products such as wire rod, continuous cast shapes, profiles and flat rolled products in copper and copper alloys. Aurubis also produces a range of other metals, including precious metals such as selenium, lead, nickel, tin and zinc. The portfolio also includes other products such as sulfuric acid and iron silicate. Following the acquisition of the Belgian copper producer Cumerio by Norddeutsche Affinerie AG on February 18, 2008, the company was renamed Aurubis on April 1, 2009. Aurubis has about 6,900 employees, production sites in Europe and the USA and a worldwide sales network. Aurubis shares are listed in the Prime Standard Segment of the German Stock Exchange and in the MDAX, the Global Challenges Index, and the STOXX Europe 600. Wikipedia