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The project will finance the construction and operation of a secondary electronic waste and copper recycling facility in Zawiercie.
The promoter's investments aim to meet the rising need for copper, a strategic raw material for the manufacturing of Strategic Net-Zero Technologies, including e-mobility, renewable energy technologies, ICT, aerospace and defence.
The projects fall under Annex II of environmental impact assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU (as amended by EIA Directive 2014/52/EU) and Decision EU 2016/1032, establishing Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions (Best Available Techniques Reference Documents, BREFs) for the non-ferrous metals industries and waste treatment (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1147). A full EIA was carried out for the project, including preparation of an EIA Report, public consultation, and consultation with the competent environmental authorities, prior to the issuance of the environmental decision on 26 July 2024. During appraisal, the EIB will assess whether any additional environmental approvals are required.
The promoter has been assessed by the EIB as being a private company not being subject to EU rules on public procurement or concessions.