Partnering for tomorrow’s world
Urban Metal Resources
Urban Metal Resources is an independent marketing and offtake partner for the metals industry,
acting as the specialist partner for urban & secondary metals
Headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Urban Metal Resources (“UMR”) serves as an independent marketing and offtake partner for the global metals industry. We specialize in the sourcing, trading, marketing, and distribution of non-ferrous metals, with a dedicated focus on urban and secondary metals for the aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and precious metals sectors. UMR is driven by a specialized team of highly qualified, passionate commodity professionals.
We add value at every stage of the supply chain, bringing products from source to market as a trusted
Advisor & Agent
Principal Trader
Marketing Partner
Investment Partner
Products
UMR delivers high-value raw materials across a broad spectrum of metals. We specialize in high-quality secondary metals, light and heavy non-ferrous metals recovered from MSWI bottom ash, and mixed non-ferrous streams from end-of-life vehicles and WEEE. Additionally, we continuously commercialize innovative, newly developed metal products sourced directly from pioneering urban mining projects.
Making the world more sustainable
Urban mining transforms municipal waste into valuable raw materials—accelerating the shift toward sustainable economic growth and a circular economy. Drawing on our expertise in secondary and urban metals, UMR is committed to powering the transition to a decarbonized future.
