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The next level copper refinery
CUNEXT Group is building a cutting-edge copper refinery in Córdoba, Spain, designed with a strong focus on sustainability and resource efficiency. Using advanced tilting furnace technology, the facility recycles copper scrap into high-purity cathodes, reducing reliance on primary mining and conserving natural resources.
With an initial production capacity of 100,000 tonnes (scalable to 130,000 tonnes), this state-of-the-art plant operates on green electricity, eliminates fossil fuels, and utilizes e-mobility for internal transport—delivering one of the lowest CO2 footprints in the industry.
Proud to see METTOP GmbH leading the way in integrating innovative technologies into this project. A big step forward for sustainable copper refining!

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UrbanGold by METTOP
Integration for joined forces
UrbanGold GmbH, a company founded in 2018 specialized in
innovative processes for metal recycling, particularly in e-waste, will be
fully integrated into METTOP GmbH as of October 2024.
With the integration of UrbanGold GmbH, METTOP GmbH expands its expertise and
strengthens its position as the go-to partner for metallurgy and recycling in
the future.
„The integration allows us to respond more quickly and efficiently to the growing demands in the recycling sector. We look forward to successful collaboration and a promising shared future,“ emphasizes Dr. Iris Filzwieser, Managing Director of METTOP GmbH.
All ongoing projects will continue as usual, without any noticeable changes for customers. New inquiries and projects will be handled directly by METTOP GmbH from now on.
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ABOUT US
Innovative Team for your success
METTOP GmbH, founded in 2005, is an independent Austrian engineering company, specialized in the design, optimization, and engineering of technologies for metallurgical processes. METTOP is active in the field of pyro- as well as hydrometallurgy of non-ferrous metals and furthermore serves with innovative cooling systems for the iron and steel industry. The scope of services comprises of optimization solutions in the area of furnace integrity, combining refractory selection and layout, gas purging systems and cooling elements. In the field of hydrometallurgy, a new electrolysis technology - the METTOP-BRX Technology - was patented and is in operation to allow an acceleration of the electrolytic refining of up to 50 percent. For all metallurgical aggregates and equipment, METTOP developed the new and water-free cooling technology ILTEC, that uses an ionic liquid as the cooling medium, to create new pathways towards safe and efficient cooling for the entire metallurgical industry.
In addition, METTOP is internationally active in terms of technical consulting (process optimization), operator training for customers in the non-ferrous metals industry, and assists also in the optimization of risk management in metallurgical plants.
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Our Mission
Our innovative ideas and partly unconventional methods enable us to crush old crusts and set new standards. This means that we set the standard that others follow and achieve maximum added value for our customers.
Motivated by the challenges of our customers, our employees succeed in impressing and inspiring our clients by implementing their projects.
Together as a team at the Leoben site, we manage to design environmentally friendly and highly profitable recycling processes, as well as offering tailor-made solutions and process developments.
Communication within the team is the key to mutual success. For this reason, we place great emphasis on the health and well-being of our employees. Through initiatives such as “Employees motivate Employees”, we encourage our team to dedicate at least 10 minutes a day to physical activity. After all, a healthy body is the foundation for a creative mind and outstanding performance.
Our efforts to promote employee health and well-being have also been recognized with the Corporate Health Promotion Seal – a testament to our commitment in this vital area.

