Sumitomo Metal Mining Strengthen Nickel Refining and Technology

Sumitomo Metal Mining advances development of cost-competitive Nickel refining process and equipment technology in the refining development center the firm plans to establish in 2013. It is an approach in particular considering construction of oversea’s smelter in the future. The firm will develop process that can produce powder and pellet also about final end-product of Nickel which is supplied to the market as bare metal. The firm hopes to expand nickel business and makes joining the ranks of the major nonferrous metal companies come true . The firm plans to tool up for development of copper material and technology in the refining field.