Aeramine is a UK-based vacuum metallurgy start-up, founded in 2021 to address the looming global copper shortage and growing supply chain disruption. The company is currently constructing a cutting-edge refinery to upcycle scrap copper into ultra-high purity material through an environmentally friendly process that breaks away from traditional, more polluting methods. In 2023, Aeramine secured its place in a government-backed initiative to improve the UK’s self-sufficiency in critical minerals. With ambitions to become a one-stop shop for transforming copper scrap into forgings and ready-to-use components via additive manufacturing, Aeramine is redefining what sustainable copper production looks like. UKC Group has invested in the company, recognising its innovative and sustainable approach to copper refining as a critical step towards a more secure and circular supply chain.