Four silver-coloured blocks of the element cerium

    Securing the supply of raw materials, supporting metal production, strengthening the economy

    We finance raw material projects and projects from metal production (steel, aluminium) to metal recycling, which serve both the import and export interests of the European and German economies.

    Our typical financing products are:

    • Medium and long-term loans for investments in plant and machinery
    • Project financings
    • Structured financings
    • Investment-related corporate finance
    • Use of government and private guarantees for eligible projects to hedge country and project risks and to optimise loan volume and term (ECA/UFK/PRI-covered financing)

    Copper - raw material for future technologies

    Copper is essential for future developments in e-mobility, renewable energies or digitalisation. Aurubis, the largest copper producer in Europe, has firmly anchored recycling and environmental management in its strategy.

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    Competent financing partner for raw materials and metal companies

    Access to affordable industrial raw materials is an essential prerequisite for the future viability of domestic high-tech production. At the same time, global demand for raw materials is increasing. KfW IPEX-Bank supports German and European companies in diversifying their sources of supply and meeting their requirements for industrial raw materials in a difficult environment.

    Metal production in Germany and Europe forms the foundation for industrial value creation. In this context, metal recycling is becoming increasingly important. KfW IPEX-Bank offers its customers comprehensive expertise and tailored financing solutions in both areas.

    We see ourselves as a globally active and reliable partner for the financing of raw material companies and companies in the metal industry. Thanks to our many years of expertise in both covered and uncovered financing in these sectors, we are able to offer long-term and tailored financing solutions. In doing so, we are making a significant contribution to supporting the German and European export industry as well as the consumers of raw materials in these regions.

    Responsible financing

    We attach great importance to resource efficiency and sustainability. Our technical, environmental and social experts carefully assess the projects we finance. We are inspired by innovative ideas with openness and curiosity. We are also active in countries that are considered challenging for others – but we only take calculated risks that we can assess comprehensively.

    Selected financing cases:

    Raw Materials

    KfW IPEX-Bank is participating in the expansion of the Minera Centinela copper project in Chile.

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    Steel

    KfW IPEX-Bank provides USD 800 million in export finance for Big River Steel, a highly efficient steel plant in the USA.

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    Steel: Recycling world champion and the raw material of tomorrow

    Steel is by far the most frequently reused raw material – around the world, approx. 570 million tonnes are recycled every year.

    In the process, steel retains all its positive properties and the quality of recycled steel can be easily adapted to new requirements through alloying and other treatments.

    This makes steel the world's most sought-after secondary raw material. Today's scrap steel is the raw material for tomorrow's high-tech products – and this is just one of the reasons why our department „Resources and Recycling“ is involved in this sector.