Japan’s Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Faces Diverging Trends Ahead of 2025

Post Views: 708 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (smm.co.jp) Zinc Production Expected to Climb Japan’s non-ferrous metals industry is gearing up for a varied performance in the October-March 2025 timeframe, with promising news for zinc producers. Mitsui Mining & Smelting has forecasted a 5.9% increase in zinc output, projecting a total of 119,100 tons. This anticipated growth is a result of enhanced production capacity following maintenance activities conducted earlier this year. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), zinc production ros...