Minerals
We import various raw materials mainly from China—one of the major mineral producing countries in the world—as well as Brazil, India, and other countries.
Activated carbon
We import coconut shell-based activated carbon from the Philippines and coal-based activated carbon from China.
Mill scale
Mill scale is ferric oxide that is generated in the metal rolling process. It is recovered and recycled for use as iron powder material or is sintered and used as material for the production of pig iron.
Other products
| Glass fiber and sanitary ware materials | Kaolin, pyrophyllite, sericite, feldspar |
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| Raw materials for electronic components, optical equipment, ferroalloys, etc. | Tantalum, niobium, molybdenum, electrolytic chromium, tungsten, rare earths, titanium, vanadium |
| Construction materials | Mica, perlite, diatomaceous earth, silicate fume |
| Steel production materials, refractories, and electrical conductive materials | Natural graphite (flakes/amorphous), artificial graphite, fluorite, magnesite |
| Other materials | Vermiculite, chamotte sand, pea gravel, garnet, talc, and nano-diamond |
| Metal silicon for production of secondary aluminum alloy, silicon resin, and semiconductors | Silicon metal |
Contact information
| Metals & Minerals Dept.(West Japan Branch) | TEL：81-6-6347-3700 |
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| Metals & Minerals Dept. I | TEL：81-3-3513-1270 |
| Metals & Minerals Dept. II | TEL：81-3-3513-1282 |
