09/25/2025
Exciting news from Augusta! As a board member of the Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA), I had the honor of attending "The First Melt" event for Aurubis Richmond, marking a significant milestone for the $800 million project.
Aurubis Richmond's inauguration, a year in the making, was met with great anticipation. This project stands as a beacon of progress for Augusta and the State of Georgia, aiming to fortify American supply chains by reducing reliance on imported strategic metals.
With a focus on recycling scrap metal such as printed circuit boards and insulated copper cable, Aurubis Richmond is poised to contribute to the U.S. manufacturing landscape. By producing essential metals and materials domestically, the facility is set to propel advancements in the manufacturing sector.