Metso and Dowa Host International Congress in Japan to Advance Recycling and Smelting Innovations

Metso and Dowa Host International Congress in Japan to Advance Recycling and Smelting Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Metso and Dowa Group’s Kosaka Smelting & Refining Co., Ltd. are hosting the 2nd International Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress in Japan, bringing together around 50 global industry professionals to discuss developments in recycling, the circular economy, and e-waste. Participants will tour the Kosaka Ausmelt® smelter, operational since 2007, and engage in discussions on innovations in smelting technology. Metso’s Ausmelt® TSL process, with over 60 installations worldwide, is recognized for its sustainable solutions in metal processing.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 13-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Metso and Dowa Group’s Kosaka Smelting & Refining Co., Ltd. are co-hosting the 2nd International Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress from November 11-14, 2024, in Tokyo and Kogen, Japan. The four-day event focuses on critical themes like recycling advancements, circular economy principles, and e-waste processing, drawing approximately 50 participants. Attendees will also have the chance to tour Dowa’s Kosaka Ausmelt® smelter in Akita prefecture, operational since 2007.

“The Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress provides an invaluable platform for industry professionals to connect and explore the latest innovations in smelting. We’re delighted to co-host with Kosaka Smelting & Refining and anticipate a dynamic exchange of ideas,” says Piia Karhu, President of Metso’s Minerals business area.

Kensaku Fukuda, President of Dowa Metals & Mining Co., Ltd., expressed similar enthusiasm: “We’re honored to welcome global experts to our Kosaka facility. Smelting is central to the circular economy and carbon neutrality efforts, offering unique challenges and opportunities. We look forward to sharing insights with our Congress guests.”

The inaugural Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress was held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in 2018, gathering representatives from 20 companies across 13 countries. With more than 60 installations globally, the Metso Plus-certified Ausmelt® TSL process is a well-established, sustainable solution tailored for diverse feed materials.

For further details on the Metso Ausmelt® TSL process, visit our website.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial

Media Contacts:

Jyrki Makkonen, Vice President, Smelting, Metso, tel. +358 40 059 8514, email: jyrki.makkonen(at)metso.com

Jonny Eliasson, Director, Non-ferrous and Smelting Recycling, Metso, tel. +46 702 540 657, email: jonny.eliasson(at)metso.com

Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com

SOURCE: Metso