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At 213,000 t, the cathode output of BU Recycling/ Precious Metals during the past fiscal year slightly exceeded the prior-year value of 212,000 t. The throughput quantity of the Kayser Recycling System (KRS) was raised by 12%, from 233,000 t in the prior year to 260,000 t. The new production methods resulting from the KRS-Plus unit commissioned in June were already apparent. The good supply of precious metal-bearing input materials allowed us to increase the quantity of recovered silver to 1,367 t (1,339 t in the prior year). The gold output decreased to 35 t (38 t in the prior year) due to the feed but was still at a high level. The BU's operating earnings before taxes doubled to €100.1 million, compared to €49.4 million in the prior year.
In BU Copper Products, the good [[Economic indicator|economic trend]] resulted in high demand for copper products in the first few months of the fiscal year. The quantity of wire rod produced increased by about 3% to 785,000 t (766,000 t in the prior year), while at 197,000 t, the output of continuous cast shapes did not quite reach the prior-year value of 210,000 t. The positive economic environment overall was reflected in the BU's good operating EBT, which rose from €47.9 million to €49.7 million.
==Environmental protection==
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