{"id":6236,"date":"2026-09-22T14:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friem.com\/?p=6236"},"modified":"2026-09-29T07:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T05:55:19","slug":"factoria-cobre-verde-copper-electrorefining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friem.com\/en\/blog\/factoria-cobre-verde-copper-electrorefining\/","title":{"rendered":"Factor\u00eda Cobre Verde: Copper Electrorefining"},"content":{"rendered":"

Building One of Europe’s Leading Circular Copper Production Facilities<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

As electrification accelerates worldwide, demand for sustainably produced copper continues to grow rapidly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, power grids and digital infrastructure all rely heavily on high-purity copper, making it one of the most strategic materials for the global energy transition. At the same time, the industry faces increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and strengthen circular economy practices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Across Europe, investments in recycled copper refining are gaining momentum as industries seek to secure critical raw materials while supporting more sustainable production models. Copper is increasingly recognized as a strategic material for Europe’s energy transition.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among these initiatives, developed <\/span>by<\/span> Cunext Group<\/a><\/span> in<\/span> C\u00f3rdoba, Spain, Factor\u00eda Cobre Verde represents one of Europe’s most significant investments in sustainable copper refining and circular resource valorisation. The facility is designed to produce 100,000 tonnes of high-purity copper cathodes annually from recycled copper feedstock, with future expansion potential to 130,000 tonnes per year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By transforming recycled materials into high-purity cathodes, Factor\u00eda Cobre Verde contributes to a more circular and resilient European copper value chain. The project is supported by the <\/span>European Investment Bank<\/a><\/span> (<\/span>EIB) and the InvestEU programme, reflecting its strategic contribution to European industrial competitiveness and the energy transition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Delivering a project of this scale requires the integration of advanced electrorefining technology, specialized engineering and reliable electrical infrastructure. Within this broader industrial framework, <\/span>METTOP<\/span><\/span><\/a> contributes electrorefining know-how, while FRIEM supplies the high-current rectifier systems that provide the stable DC power required by the electrolytic process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Project At a Glance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFactor\u00eda Cobre Verde<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Developer \/ Client<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCunext Group<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nC\u00f3rdoba, Spain<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCopper electrorefining<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual capacity<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n100,000 tonnes of high-purity copper cathodes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feedstock<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nRecycled copper<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institutional support<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nEuropean Investment Bank and InvestEU<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FRIEM scope<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTwo high-current rectifier systems<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>