This $270,000,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255) aims to expand the capacity and capabilities of a copper recycling facility in Shelbyville, KY. The project will enable production of high-purity copper cathode, copper wire for electric vehicles, and copper bus bars, thereby reducing the need for mined copper. Key expected outputs include approximately 35,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA) of 99.99% refined copper ingot, 35,000 MTPA of copper wire, and over 20,000 MTPA of copper cathode. The project is also expected to create around 130 permanent, high-skill jobs in the local community, with a focus on equitable hiring and workforce development. The award period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2034.
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