“At Heraeus, we bring together materials expertise, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of responsibility for people. Our technologies enable sustainable progress and help shape a more livable future.” — Frank Stietz, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors of the Heraeus Group
We develop materials and technologies that enable real progress—often invisible in everyday life, but essential to society. Whether in medical technology, the semiconductor industry, mobility, or the future of communication, our solutions make life safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
As a globally operating group, we bring together our expertise across four business areas:
• Precious Metals – Creating cycles, preserving value
• Healthcare – Materials for health and life
• Semiconductor & Electronics – Precision for digital technologies
• Industrials – Advancing industry and energy
Together with our customers and partners, we shape the technologies of tomorrow and actively drive sustainable transformation forward.
Aurubis AG is a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials, and industrial residues into metals of the highest quality. Aurubis produces more than 1 million tons of copper cathodes annually, and from them a variety of products such as wire rod, continuous cast shapes, profiles, and flat rolled products made of copper and copper alloys. Aurubis produces a number of other metals as well, including precious metals, selenium, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc. The portfolio also includes additional products such as sulfuric acid and iron silicate.
Sustainability is a fundamental part of the Aurubis strategy. “Aurubis responsibly transforms raw materials into value” – following this maxim, the company integrates sustainable conduct and business activities into the corporate culture. This involves a careful approach to natural resources, responsible social and ecological conduct in everyday business, and sensible, healthy growth.
Aurubis has about 7,100 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system.
Aurubis shares are part of the Prime Standard Segment of the German Stock Exchange and are listed in the MDAX, the Global Challenges Index (GCX), and the STOXX Europe 600.
Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing Group with a diverse portfolio of projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost global recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations.
Sibanye-Stillwater has established itself as one of the world’s largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper and cobalt. The Group has recently begun to build and diversify its asset portfolio into battery metals mining and processing and is increasing its presence in the circular economy by growing and diversifying its recycling and tailings reprocessing operations globally.