Local Production and Consumption + Local Regeneration
New Resource Circulation Model of Asaka Riken
Toward stable procurement of minor metals
Through our LiB recycling business, we aim to contribute to solving global issues in the minor metal supply chain, such as mine development, stable procurement, and disposal.
We propose a new resource recycling model of "local production and consumption + local regeneration". Products containing minor metals are manufactured (local production) and used (local consumption) in the region where they are produced (local regeneration).
By contributing to the creation of a stable circular economy, we will realize a truly sustainable society.
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Challenges in
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As competition to secure minor metals and other scarce resources intensifies as we strive to achieve a decarbonized society. The challenges facing the LiB supply chain becomes more and more serious.
In addition to resource depletion, countries with resources face destruction of nature and forced labor due to excessive mining development. Countries without natural resources such as Japan face a wide range of issues, such as securing stable quantities of materials and fluctuating procurement prices.
A new resource circulation model
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We propose the "local production and consumption + local regeneration" model as a measure to mitigate LiB supply chain issues.
This is a sustainable resource circulation model in which resources are recycled and reused as materials for new products in each region where the products are produced and used.
As a first step to realize this model, we have concluded a joint research and development agreement with TOHO ZINC Co., Ltd. In the future, we will work to build a solid scheme by forming partnerships and engaging in dialogue with battery manufacturers, automobile manufacturers, and other companies.
We will contribute to solving the problems associated with excessive mine development and resource procurement. In doing so, we will collaborate with companies that share the same goal to build a supply chain that is not limited by the availability of resources and create a closed loop in which resources are constantly circulated. -
Contributing toward a sustainable society
Rediscovering and Regenerating the potential of resources
Minor metals and other resources offer various possibilities. That is why we must change "destruction" of the global environment caused by excessive mine development and disposal to "regeneration.” We have established our LiB recycling business by utilizing our unique technological capabilities and agility that we have cultivated over the years.
We will continue to promote alliances with TOHO ZINC and other companies that specialize in pretreatment to achieve "LiB to LiB" as soon as possible. We will never give up on any resource recycling as we hope for a future in which people and the Earth coexist in harmony.
Asaka Riken and Possibilities of Minor Metals
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Story01LiB Recycling Business
Minor Metals Business of Asaka Riken.
A New Pillar of Asaka Riken. -
Story02New Iwaki Plant
Iwaki Plant,
A New Base for LiB Recycling Business. -
Story03Local Production and Consumption + Local Regeneration
New Resource Circulation Model
of Asaka Riken