We're securing Western copper supply by producing electrical-grade wire from 100% scrap using a breakthrough process that boosts conductivity and taps into 150Mt of underused copper scrap.

Problem

The world faces a growing copper shortage, with supply set to fall short by 6.5 Mt by 2035. Europe is especially vulnerable, already facing a 1.35 Mt smelting deficit and relying heavily on imports. Copper demand is projected to rise 70% by 2050, driven by clean technologies, which will account for half of 2030 demand. This gap threatens Europe’s economy—costing ~$13.5B annually—and its energy transition. With mining too slow and costly, recycled copper is the only scalable solution for Europe to secure a robust copper supply.

Solution

We are developing a wire-forming technology that enables the production of high-conductivity winding wires from lower-purity copper, unlocking vast secondary copper feedstock. By shifting away from the industry’s dependence on 99.95% purity copper, our innovation enhances conductivity through microstructural engineering, allowing the use of 99.5% purity copper while still achieving 99% IACS conductivity. By lowering the minimum required purity, this solution:
1. Unlocks over 150 Mt of landfill scrap globally;
2. Cuts costs;
3. And by eliminating smelting, we improve supply chain resilience by removing reliance on Asian-controlled refining operations.