Sumitomo confirms test production of Kazakh rare earths

摘要

Japans Sumitomo Corp. has commenced test production of rare earth elements in its joint venture (JV) with Kazatomprom, the national atomic energy company of Kazakhstan. In a statement sent to IM, a spokesperson for Sumitomo in Tokyo confirmed: "Currendy, we are producing a small amount of rare earth materials on a trial basis since this June, and we are now making preparations to go into commercial production."