JX Nippon Mining & Metals

JX Nippon Mining & Metals is a global non-ferrous metals company based in Tokyo, Japan, engaged in resource development, smelting, refining, and manufacturing of advanced materials. The company specializes in copper and rare metals processing, producing semiconductor materials, sputtering targets, transparent conductive films, and copper foil for electronics and industrial applications. Its integrated operations provide high-purity metals and specialized materials to semiconductor manufacturers and electronics component suppliers. Key products include rolled copper products, phosphor bronze, and electronic materials for IoT and AI applications. Current leadership includes Director Kuroiwa Motohiro and Executive Officer Yoshiyuki Kawaguchi. The organization was founded in 1905 by Fusanosuke Kuhara. Its business model centers on revenue generated through integrated operations spanning resource extraction, metal smelting and refining, metal fabrication, and advanced materials manufacturing for electronics and semiconductor industries.