Copper & Precious Metals

As with zinc, copper is a basic material for industries that has found widespread application in wires, electronic components and processed products. The copper business is currently being operated by Pan Pacific Copper Co., Ltd., which was established in October 2000 in an alliance with Nippon Mining & Metals Co., Ltd. The complete system covers everything from copper material procurement to manufacture and sales, and has been established at Pan Pacific Copper Co., Ltd.. Precious metals such as gold and silver are also being produced as copper byproducts.