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EEJA (TANAKA Precious Metals) to Exhibit at 37th INTERNEPCON JAPAN

TOKYO, Jan 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EEJA Ltd. (Head Office: Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa; Representative Director & Group CEO: Toru Shoji; hereafter "EEJA"), which operates TANAKA Precious Metals' plating business, announced today that it would exhibit at the 37th INTERNEPCON JAPAN, the electronics packaging and manufacturing exhibition to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on January 25-27, 2023. Exhibiting at INTERNEPCON JAPAN for the first time in four years, EEJA will premiere four new products related to plating technologies and processes. Together, they will help meet rising needs in the electronics industry, such as expanded data bandwidth in communications environments and improved durability of in-vehicle electronic components and semiconductors.SEADCAT200 seriesThis will be EEJA's first exhibition at INTERNEPCON JAPAN since 2019, and the technologies in demand have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. The main usage domain for electronic components has shifted from local to network usage, while the communications industry has shifted to 5G (5th generation mobile communication systems) to support increased data volumes and faster speeds. The automotive industry has also changed, with the increased use of electronic components and semiconductors around the engine and subsequent demand for products able to pass testing in harsh environments in terms of characteristics such as heat and moisture resistance.Taking advantage of precious metals technologies acquired by TANAKA Precious Metals over many years in the industry, EEJA develops and provides the plating technologies and products that are essential in the electronics industry, from semiconductors to electronic components. To meet the diverse and ever-changing needs of customers, the company is constantly researching and developing new plating characteristics and high-productivity processes tailored to each application. EEJA will exhibit four new plating technologies at INTERNEPCON JAPAN, together with plating equipment capable of handling increasingly high-density wafers. With the increasing demand for greater sophistication in the electronics industry, these new offerings not only meet diverse needs but will contribute to further technical innovations as well.Overview of EEJA's exhibition at 37th INTERNEPCON JAPAN- Date and time: January 25-27, 2023 (10:00-17:00)- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall, Booth 26-1- Main products on display:Product: PRECIOUSFAB Pt2000/HP3000- High hardness, high corrosion resistance platinum and platinum alloy plating process (New Product)Overview: A plating process that achieves high reliability when used for surface treatment of contact parts of connectors that need durability and environment resistance, such as for in-vehicle applicationsProduct: AC FAB Au-IAG1000- Direct palladium non-cyanide electroless gold plating process (New Product)Overview: A plating process that enables process simplification and high-quality film formation that controls corrosion when applied to nickel, palladium, and gold plating processes used in surface treatment of semiconductor package partsProduct: MICROFAB Au2108/Au2168- Non-cyanide gold electroplating process with improved stability of hardness and appearance (New Product)Overview: A plating process that can improve product yields and reliability through stable appearance and hardness when forming gold bumps on increasingly fine-pitch and high-density wafersProduct: SEADCAT200 series- Direct patterning plating technology (New Product)Overview: A plating technology that supports more material types than the SEADCAT100 series- SEADCAT PRM200-MRG: Increased adhesiveness to LCPs and some fluororesins, with improved heat and moisture resistance- SEADCAT PRM200-MDI: Reduced copper diffusion through heat treatment after copper wire formation on polyimidesProduct: RAD-Plater- Plating system for development and experimentation (Plating Equipment)Overview: A system that improves in-plane distribution when pattern plating on high-density wafers, with support for a wide range of wafers, from memory redistribution to MEMSPlease refer to the following for detailed information on other plating processes and equipment:Plating Processeshttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/products/detail/plating-processes/Plating Equipmenthttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/products/detail/plating-equipment/Plating equipment handled by group company Mitomo Semicon Engineering Co., Ltd.https://mitomo-semicon-eng.co.jp/en/home-2/EEJA Ltd.Headquarters: 5-50 Shinmachi, Hiratsuka-city, KanagawaEstablished: 1965Representative Director & Group CEO: Toru ShojiCapital: 100 million yenNet sales: 38.092 billion yen (FY2022)Number of employees: 127 (including overseas sites) (as of March 31, 2022)Business activities: Development, manufacture, sales, and export of precious metal plating solutions and base metal plating solutions, additives, and surface treatment-related chemicalsAbout TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,225 employees, the Group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, were 787.7 billion yen.Global industrial business website: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/Product inquiries: TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiries: TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TANAKA Contributes to Venture Capital Fund “DMC No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership” Aiming to Establish a Medical Venture Ecosystem in Japan

TOKYO, Dec 20, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that it has made an equity contribution to the medical venture capital fund Diamond Medino Capital (DMC) No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership founded in Japan by Professor Terumitsu Hasebe (Professor, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tokai University; Visiting Professor, Keio University School of Medicine; Visiting Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Harvard Medical School; medical doctor, PhD in Medicine, and PhD in Engineering). This is Japan's first medical venture capital fund established with an active medical professor serving as its representative. Through this equity contribution, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo will contribute toward technological development in Japan's domestic medical and healthcare industry.Background and ObjectivesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo decided to undertake this equity contribution as the company supports the fund's principle of establishing a medical venture ecosystem originating from Japan. TANAKA has previously worked with Professor Hasebe on national projects (under the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development) for the joint development of advanced medical technologies, such as metal coils for embolization and long patency stent systems. The company is participating in this fund as the anchor limited partner to pursue the potential of precious metals - from a comprehensive perspective for the future of medicine and not just in terms of products and projects - and contribute to Japanese society.Currently in Japan, companies continue to face difficulties with rapid and sophisticated research and development due to issues such as fund procurement, a sense of urgency, and a shortage of human resources. In addition, there are cases where academic research groups with excellent technologies do not reach commercialization. Regarding these issues, this fund will support Japan's new and current medical ventures by closely assisting them in terms of human resources, capital, management, pharmaceutical, patent, exit, and other strategies. In this way, the fund will contribute to the well-being of patients by giving birth to venture companies with excellent academic technologies in the medical field, achieving early practical application of those technologies, and providing new medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical-related services to medical frontlines. Furthermore, the fund seeks to realize a true ecosystem that uses the knowledge gained and human resources developed to take on challenges in new projects and research themes, as well as support future entrepreneurs.Additionally, the fund has the strength of being deeply involved in support of its investments from its unique position not found in other Japanese medical funds so far, such as its understanding of needs at the frontlines of medicine, knowledge regarding the latest technological trends, and the responses of Japan's and the United States' governments toward practical application.Through equity contribution to this fund, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo also expects to strengthen relationships with Japan's medical ventures and expand future medical business, such as the development of new products and technologies, in the healthcare industry. The company will contribute to society by working on the social issue of establishing a medical venture ecosystem in Japan through this equity contribution.Professor Hasebe, the representative of Diamond Medino Capital Co., Ltd., which manages this fund, made the following comment regarding TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo's participation in the fund, "TANAKA Precious Metals is always seeking to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society as well as to the future of the planet through sustainable use of precious metals as a leading company in the field of precious metals. TANAKA deeply empathizes with our fund's principle of establishing a true ecosystem that helps achieve the early practical application of Japan's excellent core medical-related technologies and conveys them to the world, and I am very happy to be able to journey into the future together. In the past, I have built a profound relationship of cooperation with TANAKA in the application of high-value-added precious metals in medical devices, and I hope to demonstrate significant synergy through new challenges."About the Medical Venture EcosystemTraditionally, an ecosystem refers to a state in which living things survive through a cycle of interdependence. Modeled after such a system, in a medical venture ecosystem, companies and funds come together to support medical ventures with technological capabilities and future potential to build a sustainable cycle of new technology and product development in Japan while inheriting expertise gained through the development of new technologies. This fund is the first in Japan to be led by active parties in the field of medicine and aims to establish a medical venture ecosystem originating from Japan by supporting medical ventures.Profile of Professor Terumitsu HasebeTerumitsu Hasebe, medical doctor, PhD in Medicine (Keio University), and PhD in Engineering (Keio University)- Professor, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tokai University; Visiting Professor, Keio University School of Medicine- Visiting Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)/Harvard Medical School- AMED BRIDGE Project Leader (Seeds F)Professor Hasebe established the Hasebe Research Group, which combines medical science and engineering within Keio University's Faculty of Science and Technology. After obtaining his PhD in Engineering, while as a medical doctor, he undertook the development of medical devices with various global manufacturers. An example of one of his developments is the launch of the cerebral thrombosis stent retriever of Biomedical Solutions Inc. - Professor Hasebe was in charge of the entire preclinical study for the patent application in 2019 - that has become a premier device and continues to save many patients today. During the COVID-19 pandemic, to search for a new way to bring excellent academic technologies in Japan to the world, he launched this venture capital fund. He is an active medical doctor who has received more than 30 academic awards in Japan and overseas and is also a researcher and venture capitalist.Overview of DMC No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership- Fund name: DMC No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership- Established: November 2022This is a medical venture capital fund originating from Japan, with Professor Terumitsu Hasebe - an active medical professor with a PhD in Medicine as well as a PhD in Engineering - serving as its representative. The fund specializes in medical device and pharmaceutical development businesses, carrying out hands-on investments in venture companies from the seeding phase of research and development to the patent approval phase. It was launched to establish a medical venture ecosystem in Japan by providing research and development environments on par with those overseas and supporting Japan's medical ventures.About TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,225 employees, the Group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, were 787.7 billion yen.**From the current consolidated fiscal year, the amounts of sales for some transactions are indicated as net values due to the application of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition.Global industrial business websitehttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/Product inquiriesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/This press release in PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20221220_EN.pdf Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TANAKA Starts Taking Orders for Gold Bonding Wires Using “RE Series” 100% Recycled Precious Metals

TOKYO, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that its subsidiary TANAKA Denshi Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Kanzaki-gun, Saga; Representative Director & President: Toshiya Yamamoto), which is engaged in the production of various types of bonding wires, will start taking orders for gold (Au) bonding wires manufactured using only "RE Series" 100% recycled precious metals. This is in addition to existing products which use raw materials that include gold directly produced from mines.Gold bonding wiresA compound for plating solutions has already been launched as the first product to use the RE Series supplied by TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo as raw materials. As a secondary use, the RE Series is being expanded*1 to gold bonding wires manufactured by TANAKA Denshi Kogyo.Boasting the world's highest market share*2, TANAKA Denshi Kogyo's gold bonding wires support the world's semiconductor industry. A stable worldwide supply of the RE Series is possible as it is being produced at four locations - Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and China - and has obtained third-party verification.TANAKA Precious Metals hopes to contribute toward the establishment of a sound material-cycle society and increased demand for sustainable materials and products by supplying the RE Series. In the future, TANAKA Precious Metals will further expand the business of recycling precious metals - which are natural resources with limited reserves - to the global level with the goal of achieving a stable supply.About Gold (Au) Bonding WiresBonding wire is the metal wire that electrically connects semiconductor chips to external electrodes. They mainly use extremely fine wires (10+ microns thick) made from gold, silver, copper, and aluminum. In particular, bonding wires made using gold have better corrosion resistance, workability, connectivity, and chemical stability than those composed of other metals. Besides electronic products such as computers and mobile phones, semiconductors are also widely used in home appliances and vehicles. In addition, semiconductors are gaining greater attention as a critical component in electric vehicles and digital transformation, contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.About the RE SeriesThe RE Series is composed of materials refined only from recycled precious metals rather than from sources such as mined bullion. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has been operating a recycled precious metals business since it was established in 1885. By expanding its RE Series production line, it is working to supply products that use 100% recycled precious metal materials, starting in 2022.In addition, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo offers services using a comprehensive system of management within the Group, from product recovery to refining and remanufacturing into new products. Using advanced precious metal analysis technologies* developed through many years of research and development, it is able to accurately evaluate the rate of precious metal content in recovered materials, which is important for recycling.*One measure of precious metal analysis capabilities is the status of Good Delivery Referee, an accreditation of the LBMA and LPPM, the most prestigious organizations in the field globally, which TANAKA Kikinzoku Group received as one of only five companies globally and the only company in Japan and the rest of Asia. The Group is also the first in Japan to acquire ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for its analysis technologies for platinum, gold, silver, and palladium.About TANAKA Denshi Kogyo bonding wiresTANAKA Denshi Kogyo has produced various types of bonding wire since it was founded more than 50 years ago, and today it boasts a leading share of the global market. After establishing its first overseas production base in Singapore in 1978, the company has constructed additional production bases in Malaysia, China, and Taiwan. It now supplies its wires to countries engaged in the production of semiconductors around the world.Press release in PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20220830_EN.pdfAbout TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,225 employees, the Group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, were 787.7 billion yen.**From the current consolidated fiscal year, the amounts of sales for some transactions are indicated as net values due to the application of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition.Global industrial business websitehttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/Product inquiriesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/*1 It is possible to continue placing orders for gold bonding wires manufactured using the conventional process.*2 Source: SEMI Industry Research and Statistics/TECHCET, April 2020 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TANAKA to Establish New Building at Hukou Plant, Expanding Its Precious Metal Recycling Business in Taiwan

TOKYO, Jul 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) has announced that it will establish a new building at the Hukou Plant in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.Expected appearance of the new building at Hukou PlantThe new building will be constructed with an investment of approximately 3.5 billion yen to create a "one-stop service" for precious metal recycling and further expand business in Taiwan. It is planned to have eight floors above ground and one basement floor, making the total floor area of the Hukou Plant approximately six times larger after completion. The plant is scheduled to begin operation in the first half of 2025.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo expects to expand its recycling business in Taiwan by 2026 to provide a stable supply of precious metal materials and contribute to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, which has a large share of the entire semiconductor market.Taiwan TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has been engaged in the precious metal recovery and refining business in Taiwan since the establishment of the Hukou Plant in 2005. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has decided to further expand its precious metal recycling business because of the increase in demand for semiconductors in recent years and the growing worldwide trend toward reducing environmental impact and increased need for sustainable materials and products.Currently, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo is expanding its precious metal recovery and refining business by working in cooperation with local companies and conducting processing work outside of Taiwan. With the establishment of the new building, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo aims to conduct business solely in Taiwan. In addition, precious metals such as precious metal plating waste liquid, production scraps, and used catalysts for automobiles and petrochemicals can be recycled with a high recovery rate, refined to high purity, and recovered as products that customers desire. By completing all processes in Taiwan, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo believes that it can contribute to the reduction of import and export processes.An important part of recycling precious metals is the ability to analyze the amount of precious metals contained in the materials that are recycled. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has advanced precious metal analytical techniques* cultivated through many years of research and development, allowing products collected from customers to be evaluated accurately.*As one measure of our assaying capabilities, TANAKA Precious Metals is one of only five companies worldwide, and the only company in Asia, to be accredited as a Good Delivery Referee by both the LBMA and LPPM, the most authoritative market-monitoring organizations worldwide. TANAKA Precious Metals is also the first company in Japan to acquire ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for our platinum, gold, silver, and palladium assay competence.By expanding its recycling business through the "one-stop service" of precious metal recovery and refining in Taiwan, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo will contribute toward the creation of a society that prioritizes recycling which is called for worldwide.Press release in PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/2022721_EN.pdfAbout Taiwan TANAKA Kikinzoku KogyoTaiwan TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo began manufacturing electrical contacts when it established the Hsinchu Plant in 1987. After that, it established the Hukou Plant in 2005 and started recovering and refining precious metals under a reuse license.In order to provide cutting-edge technology and high-quality service, the Hukou Plant has many years of operating experience and has installed precious metal refining equipment equivalent to that of Japanese plants. Taiwan TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo also has several Japanese engineers on site to provide the same high-quality service as in Japan and offer customers technical support for precious metal plating and proposals for precious metal recovery systems.Overview of the new buildingPlant name: TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo Co., Ltd. New Building at Hukou PlantTotal floor area: Approx. 8,300 m2Structure: Eight floors and one basement floorDescription of business: Manufacture of precious metal industrial products, and recovery and refining of precious metalsStart of operations: Scheduled for the first half of 2025Taiwan TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo Co., Ltd.Head Office: 11F-2, 88 DunHua North Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City, 105410, TaiwanFounded: 1986Representative: Takumi Shichita, ChairmanDescription of business: Manufacture of electrical contacts, processing of wire rods, and recovery and refining of precious metalsAbout TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a range of products and services. With 5,225 employees, the group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, was 787.7 billion yen**From the current consolidated fiscal year, the amounts of sales for some transactions are indicated as net values due to application of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition.Global industrial business websitehttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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TANAKA Launches “RE Series” Using 100% Recycled Precious Metals

TOKYO, Jun 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today the launch of its RE Series of recycled precious metals, which uses 100% recycled materials as the source of gold, platinum, and other precious metals.RE Series industrial-use product flowRE Series logoThe RE Series is composed of materials refined from recycled precious metals only rather than from sources such as mined bullion. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has been operating a recycled precious metals business since it was established. It has now expanded its RE Series production line to manufacture products that use 100% recycled precious metal materials. In the future, the company will begin manufacturing and supplying products that use RE Series materials. In April 2022, TANAKA began using RE Series gold to supply PGC-RE, a gold compound for plating, as its first product using RE Series materials.Through its RE Series, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo hopes to continue contributing to the creation of the Sound Material-Cycle Society and to the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, both of which are needed worldwide. To help address social issues through the expansion of RE Series materials, the total volume of recycled materials needs to be increased. To achieve this, the company is calling on its customers for support as it increases the volume of recycled materials that it can accept to incorporate even more precious metals into the resource-recycling loop. At the same time, it will continue to drive research and development in its precious metals recycling business.Over recent years, there has been a strong global push for companies to respond to issues such as the creation of the Sound Material-Cycle Society, carbon neutrality, SDGs, and ESG management. Within the precious metals market, customer needs and the responsibility of a company working with industrial businesses are creating an urgent need to offer sustainable materials and products.The business of mining gold, platinum, and other precious metals requires vast amounts of energy. Also, because precious metals themselves are rare natural resources with limited reserves, expansion of the RE Series will improve the efficiency of use by reducing requirements for newly mined materials. Reductions in CO2 will also lead to reduced environmental impacts, which helps to create a more sustainable society.Precious metal recycling is a key business at TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo. To contribute to global trends, the company is expanding its production line for RE Series materials, which are 100% recycled precious metals.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo and Precious Metal RecyclingEver since it was established in 1885, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has operated a precious metal recycling business as one of its core businesses, with a comprehensive system of management within the Group from product recovery to refining and remanufacturing into new products. This total solution, a one-stop service for recycling, processing, and manufacturing, is an end-to-end process from material procurement through to processing, manufacturing, sales, and recycling without using on-market trading. This enables reduced lead times for customers and reduced costs of material procurement.An important element of precious metal recycling is the ability to analyze the quantities of precious metals present in recycled materials, including those from automotive catalysts, industrial production scrap, and plant output. With advanced precious metal analysis technologies*1 developed through many years of research and development of precious metals, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo is able to accurately evaluate materials recovered from customers.Status of Precious Metal Recycling in Japan and GloballyGold, platinum, and other precious metals are natural resources with low production volumes and limited reserves. Due to the uneven distribution of resources globally and the environmental destruction that mining causes, the availability of precious metals is expected to become even tighter in the future. Accordingly, research and development of precious metal recycling have continued around the world and have become more sophisticated over recent years.In Japan, with the 1998 enactment of such things as the Home Appliance Recycling Law, legislation is being put in place, and technologies are being developed in the area of metal recycling. While the recycling of precious metals like gold and platinum is comparatively advanced, the recycling rates of gold and platinum group metals are around 30%, so there is still a lot of room for improvement.In the European Union, where recycling is an important part of their economic activities, they have decided that recycling activities have been insufficient to date. Within the EU, they adopted the Circular Economy Package in 2015 with the aim of changing into a circular economy that uses circulative resources. China has also been focusing on recycling policies recently as it rapidly changes its industrial model through legislation.*2About TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a range of products and services. With 5,193 employees, the Group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, was 1,425.6 billion yen.Global industrial business websitehttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/Product inquiriesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/*1 One measure of precious metal analysis capabilities is the status of Good Delivery Referee, an accreditation of the LBMA and LPPM, the most prestigious organizations in the field globally, which TANAKA Kikinzoku Group received as one of only five companies globally and the only company in Japan and the rest of Asia. The Group is also the first in Japan to acquire ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for its analysis technologies for platinum, gold, silver, and palladium.*2 Reference: TSC Foresight Vol.13, "Formulating Technical Strategies in the Area of Metal Recycling," December 2016, Technology Strategy Center (TSC), New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TANAKA Memorial Foundation Announces Precious Metals Research Grants Recipients

TOKYO, Apr 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation's Representative Director, Hideya Okamoto, announced the recipients of the FY2021 Precious Metals Research Grants.Following a rigorous screening process, the Gold Awards, each for 2 million yen, were presented to Junior Associate Professor Hiroaki Kubota of Tokai University and Associate Professor Fumihiro Inoue of YOKOHAMA National University. In addition, five research projects received Silver Awards, and four Young Researcher Awards were presented.The TANAKA Memorial Foundation undertakes programs designed to foster developments in new precious metal fields while contributing to the advancement of science, technology, and socio-economics for the overall enrichment of society. The research grant program was launched in FY1999 and has continued each year since with the goal of supporting the various challenges of the "new world opened up by precious metals." This year, the program's 23rd year, a total of 137 applications were received in a wide range of fields where precious metals can make contributions to the research and development of new technologies. A total of 16.6 million yen in research grants was awarded for 23 projects.The names of the two Gold Award recipients, their research, and the reasons for their selection are below.- Junior Associate Professor Hiroaki Kubota, Tokai UniversityEnhancing development of model-based design and production technologies for electronic parts containing precious metalsThis research seeks to develop model-based design and effectiveness evaluation using numerical analysis methods - represented by methods such as the finite element method - to minimize cost and takt time related to product design, prototyping, and process design. This research was highly rated for its study of model construction and developmental process efficiency using Ag-Cu alloys, which has the potential of helping the development of processing technologies and improvement of performance for precious metal spring contacts and other products.- Associate Professor Fumihiro Inoue, YOKOHAMA National UniversityFormation of backside power delivery network using precious metal wiresThis research seeks to develop technology for the development of metal wire formation, which is an element technology for three-dimensional mounting that is gaining attention as an integration technology for advanced logic devices. This research, which is related to the formation of precious metal wires as new materials that fulfill the conditions of metal wires, was highly rated for being research and development that can significantly contribute toward the practical application of this technology.Five Silver Awards, four Young Researcher Awards, and 12 Encouragement Awards were also granted. The recipients and an overview of the Precious Metals Research Grants are indicated below. Applications for the FY2022 research granted are scheduled to open in the fall.List of FY2021 Precious Metals Research Grants Recipients- Platinum Award (0 award, 5 million yen)Non granted- Gold Award (2 awards, 2 million yen each)Hiroaki Kubota, Junior Associate Professor, Tokai UniversityEnhancing development of model-based design and production technologies for electronic parts containing precious metalsFumihiro Inoue, Associate Professor, YOKOHAMA National UniversityFormation of backside power delivery network using precious metal wires- Silver Awards (5 awards, 1 million yen each)Shoso Singubara, Professor, Kansai UniversityFormation of electroless ruthenium plating film and lowering its resistanceYuichi Manaka, Researcher, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyValue conversion of NOx using precious metal catalystYoko Yamabe-Mitarai, Professor, The University of TokyoPlatinum group metal-based high entropy super heat-resistant materialTakuya Nakashima, Associate Professor, Nara Institute of Science and TechnologyCreation of light-emitting materials based on precious metal clustersAkitsu Shigetou, Principal Researcher, National Institute for Materials ScienceHybrid bonding of corrosion-resistant precious metals and organic materials at low temperature under atmospheric pressure- Young Researcher Awards (4 awards, 1 million yen each)Kosuke Ueki, Assistant Professor, KINDAI UniversityDevelopment of Co-Cr-W-X alloy for next-generation stents that balances mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and X-ray visibilityShinya Masuda, Project Research Associate, The University of TokyoSelective synthesis of gold cluster catalyst with high carrying rate of atomically precise size and compositionTaichi Goto, Assistant Professor, Toyohashi University of TechnologyDevelopment of high-frequency spin wave device using precious metalsAsuka Inada, Assistant Professor, University of MiyazakiDevelopment of innovative metal-organic framework formed using peptides and precious metals and its application in hydrogen storage medium- Encouragement Award (12 awards, 300,000 yen each)Chen Chuantong, Associate Professor, Osaka UniversityMinamiki Tsukuru, Research Scientist, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyHiyori Uehara, Assistant Professor, National Institutes of Natural SciencesShinjiro Takano, Research Associate, The University of TokyoShoko Fujii, Medical Doctor, Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityHiroyoshi Ohtsu, Assistant Professor, Tokyo Institute of TechnologySun Jian, Special researcher, Tokyo Institute of TechnologyMasakazu Matsubara, Associate Professor, Tohoku UniversityKatsunori Yogo, Assistant Professor, Nagoya UniversityKaneyoshi Yamamoto, Professor, Hosei UniversityHaruyuki Ishii, Associate Professor, Yamaguchi UniversityYoshiaki Nishijima, Associate Professor, YOKOHAMA National UniversityOverview of the 2021 Precious Metals Research GrantsConditions:Research content that falls under any of the following- New technology related to precious metals- Research and development related to precious metals that bring about innovative evolution in products- Research and development of new products using precious metals* Precious metal refers to eight elements of platinum, gold, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.* If development is conducted jointly (or planned to be) with other material manufacturers, please indicate so.* Products that have already been commercialized, put to practical use, or that are planned are not eligible.Grant Amounts:- Platinum Award: 5 million yen (1 award)- Gold Award: 2 million yen (1 award)- Silver Awards: 1 million yen (4 awards)- Young Researcher Awards: 1 million yen (2 awards)- Encouragement Award: 300,000 yen (several awards)* The grant amount is treated as a scholarship donation.* Awards may not be granted in some cases.* The number of awards is subject to change.Eligible Candidates:- Personnel who belong to (or work for) educational institutions in Japan (universities, graduate schools, or technical colleges) or public and related research institutions may participate.* As long as the applicant is affiliated with a research institution in Japan, the base of activity can be in Japan or overseas.* The Young Researcher Awards are for researchers under the age of 37 as of April 1, 2021.Application Period:- 9am, September 1, 2021 (Wed) - 5pm, November 30, 2021 (Tue)Inquiries Concerning the Research Grant Program:Precious Metals Research Grants OfficeMarketing Department, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.22F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6422TEL: 03-6311-5596 FAX: 03-6311-5529 E-mail: joseikin@ml.tanaka.co.jpTANAKA Memorial Foundation website: http://tanaka-foundation.or.jpPress release in PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20220331_EN.pdfTANAKA Memorial FoundationEstablished: April 1, 2015Address: 22F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Hideya OkamotoPurpose of Business: To provide grants for research related to precious metals to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals, and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy.Areas of Business:- Provision of grants for scientific and technological research related to precious metals.- Recognition of excellent analysis of precious metals and holding of seminars and other events.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,453 (as of March 31, 2021)Sales: JPY 1,251,066,897,000 (FY2020)Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products.URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comPress InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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TANAKA Contributes to Ambix Life Science Fund, a U.S. Medical Device Venture Fund

TOKYO, Sep 6, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which is a subsidiary of TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. and operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that TANAKA made an equity contribution to Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P., a medical device venture fund managed by Ambix Venture Management, LLC, a U.S.-based venture capital management company ("Ambix Ventures").Through this equity contribution, TANAKA will reinforce its overseas business development in addition to its domestic business development and contribute to the development of a safe and secure healthcare industry.Background to and Objectives of the ContributionTANAKA provides precious metal components and materials to medical device manufacturers and participates in development projects, cooperating with and contributing to development in the healthcare field. In addition, the company has made equity contributions to multiple medical device venture funds in the past and made the decision at this time to make a contribution to the venture fund of Ambix Ventures, which is based in Silicon Valley, one of the centers of medical device innovation, in order to provide even greater support to the development of the healthcare industry. TANAKA seeks to strengthen its ties with the U.S. healthcare industry and contribute to the progress of cutting-edge healthcare through the use of precious metal components and materials in the healthcare field by making an equity contribution to the fund, which is managed by Aaron Berez, MD, a leading entrepreneur in the healthcare industry, and Peter N. Townshend.Dr. Berez, a Manager of Ambix Ventures, made the following comment regarding the equity contribution: "The world has changed with the advent of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. However, it has also underscored the importance of the global healthcare infrastructure and challenges. We at Ambix are excited to be a small part of this ongoing challenge, in our case the continuing mission to make healthcare more efficient. We welcome TANAKA's participation as part of the Ambix team."TANAKA's Current Initiatives in the Healthcare FieldTANAKA is a precious metals professional organization with multiple products that boast top-level shares of global markets including bonding wires and fuel cell catalysts. The Group provides stable supplies of precious metals, which are valuable resources, using a recycling-oriented business from procurement to product development and recycling. TANAKA has long focused on the healthcare field as an area that can contribute to society while making use of the properties of precious metals. The company performs contract manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic kits that use gold colloids and supplies precious metal components and materials to domestic and overseas medical device manufacturers.Precious metal parts and materials that use platinum, gold, and other metals are used in many devices for treatment within blood vessels including balloon catheters, guidewire embolization coils, and stents. Precious metals including platinum and gold have biocompatibility and high specific gravity compared to other metals, which makes them highly opaque to X-rays. As a result, when inserting balloon catheters or other medical devices into blood vessels, the treatment can be performed while confirming the location of the device within the blood vessel by viewing the precious metal portion, offering an advantage over other metals.About Ambix Life Science Fund and Aaron Berez, MDAmbix Life Science Fund I, L.P. is a medical device venture fund managed by Ambix Venture Management, LLC, a U.S.-based venture capital management company. Operations began in May 2020.Aaron Berez, MD, one of two managers of Ambix Venture Management, is the founder and CEO of Alembic LLC and a representative serial entrepreneur in the cerebral endovascular treatment field. He is known for development of the Pipeline Embolization Device (PED), the first FDA approved flow diverter at Chestnut Medical Technologies, Inc. Other medical device companies he has worked with include Cathera, SMaRT Therapeutics, Inc., Endovasix, C2 Therapeutics, and Sapheon.Peter Townshend, the other manager of Ambix Venture Management, is a lawyer, business advisor and leading authority on startups, angel and venture capital, commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Peter has been advising life science startups since 1996. He launched Townshend Venture Advisors, LLP in 2017 after a long career as a senior partner for various technology law firms in Silicon Valley and San Diego, most recently Perkins Coie LLP. Peter's career has included working with a number of life science companies, including Atrionix (acquired by Johnson & Johnson), Appriva Medical (acquired by ev3), Adeza Biomedical (IPO), Abunda Nutrition (acquired by Evolva), MitraLife (acquired by ev3), Chestnut Medical (acquired by ev3), ConforMIS (IPO), Cathera (acquired by Medtronic), Companion Medical (acquired by Medtronic) and existing startups Avails, ThrombX Medical, Alembic and all of Alembic's portfolio companies including Palmera, and acting as lead investor counsel for the Alembic Syndicate's investment in ABK. Peter has assisted his clients in raising more than $2 billion in private and public financing.Overview of Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.Fund name: Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnershipEstablished: May 2020The fund is a relatively new fund based around a long-standing syndicate of medical device investors. The fund was established to contribute to the global development of cutting-edge healthcare by investing in medical and healthcare startups.Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/pdf/files/20210906.pdfTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Holding company of TANAKA Precious Metals)Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918*Capital: 500 million yenEmployees in consolidated group: 5,193 (FY2020)Net sales of consolidated group: JPY 1,425,617 million (FY2020)Main businesses: The holding company at the center of TANAKA Precious Metals responsible for strategic and efficient group management and management guidance to group companies.URL: https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/* TANAKA Holdings adopted a holding company structure on April 1, 2010.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,453 (as of March 31, 2021)Sales: JPY 1,251,066,897,000 (FY2020) Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products. URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comAbout TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a diversified range of business activities focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies within and outside Japan work together with unified cooperation between manufacturing, sales, and technological aspects to offer products and services. Additionally, to make further progress in globalization, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo welcomed Metalor Technologies International SA as a member of the Group in 2016.As precious metal professionals, TANAKA Precious Metals will continue to contribute to the development of an enriching and prosperous society.The five core companies that make up TANAKA Precious Metals are as follows.- TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (pure holding company)- TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. - TANAKA Denshi Kogyo K.K. - Electroplating Engineers Of Japan, Limited - TANAKA Kikinzoku Jewerly K.K.Press InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TANAKA Memorial Foundation to Offer Precious Metals Research Grants of up to 5 Million Yen

TOKYO, Sep 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for FY2021 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 1 (Wed) and November 30 (Tue). Applications will be accepted from Japanese educational institutions and public research institutes conducting research and development using precious metals. In this 23rd year of the research grant, recipients will receive 5 million yen for the Platinum Award, 2 million yen for the Gold Award, 1 million yen for the Silver Award, 1 million yen for the Young Researcher Award, and 300,000 yen for the Encouragement Award.Applications for the Precious Metals Research Grants are open to themes in all fields related to new technology and research and development in which precious metals can make a contribution. Applications can be submitted using the application form on the TANAKA Memorial Foundation website (https://tanaka-foundation.or.jp), and, after strict examination, award recipients will be announced at the end of March 2022.The TANAKA Memorial Foundation aims to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy by conducting activities that enable more people to experience a prosperous society. This program is being implemented to help support the various challenges faced in the "new world opened up by precious metals." Last year research and development on "development and application of precious metal catalytic reactions with unconventional low-temperature action using surface protonics" which contributes to SDGs and ESG investing and can also make a large contribution to the government's 2050 goal of carbon neutrality won a Gold Award. Another Gold Award was presented for research and development on "development of an oxidation resistant Ir-based high-entropy alloy" related to high-entropy alloys, a new category of metallic material that is currently gaining attention.Overview of the 2021 Precious Metals Research GrantsTheme:- Themes that involve any of the following: new technologies to which precious metals can make a contribution, research related to precious metals that will bring innovative evolution to products, or research and development of new products using precious metalsGrant Amounts:- Platinum Award: 5 million yen (1 award)- Gold Award: 2 million yen (1 award)- Silver Awards: 1 million yen (4 awards)- Young Researcher Awards: 1 million yen (2 awards)- Encouragement Award: 300,000 yen (several awards)* The grant amount is treated as a scholarship donation.* Awards may not be granted in some cases.* The number of awards is subject to change.Eligible Candidates:- Personnel who belong to (or work for) educational institutions in Japan (universities, graduate schools, or technical colleges) or public and related research institutions may participate.* As long as the applicant is affiliated with a research institution in Japan, the base of activity can be in Japan or overseas.* The Young Researcher Awards are for researchers under the age of 37 as of April 1, 2021.Application Period:- 9am, September 1, 2021 (Wed) - 5pm, November 30, 2021 (Tue)Application Method:- Enter the required information on the application form available on the TANAKA Memorial Foundation website (https://tanaka-foundation.or.jp) and upload details of the research (papers and supplementary material on the theme).Announcement:- Results will be announced on the TANAKA Memorial Foundation website around the end of March 2022.* TANAKA will contact the award recipients directly.Conditions:Research content that falls under any of the following- New technology related to precious metals- Research and development related to precious metals that bring about innovative evolution in products- Research and development of new products using precious metals* Precious metal refers to eight elements of platinum, gold, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.* If development is conducted jointly (or planned to be) with other material manufacturers, please indicate so.* Products that have already been commercialized, put to practical use, or that are planned are not eligible.Inquiries Concerning the Research Grant Program:Precious Metals Research Grants OfficeGlobal Marketing / R&D Supervisory Department, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.22F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6422TEL: 03-6311-5596 FAX: 03-6311-5529 E-mail: joseikin@ml.tanaka.co.jpTANAKA Memorial Foundation website: https://tanaka-foundation.or.jpPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/pdf/files/20210901.pdfTANAKA Memorial FoundationEstablished: April 1, 2015Address: 22F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Hideya OkamotoPurpose of Business: To provide grants for research related to precious metals to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals, and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy.Areas of Business: Provision of grants for scientific and technological research related to precious metals. Recognition of excellent analysis of precious metals and holding of seminars and other events.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,453 (as of March 31, 2021)Sales: JPY 1,251,066,897,000 (FY2020) Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products. URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comPress InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TANAKA Develops Active Brazing Filler Metal/Copper Composite Material for Power Devices

TOKYO, Jul 20, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announced today that TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, developed an active brazing filler metal/copper composite material for power devices that can reduce processing times.The new product is a composite (cladding) of copper (Cu) material with active brazing filler metal on one side. Since it can be joined directly to any material including ceramics (oxides, nitrides, and carbides) and carbon materials, it is expected that it will be used in ceramic substrates and next-generation heat sinks for power devices. In addition, TANAKA can make various proposals tailored to customer needs ranging from supply of prototypes using this product to brazing[1] processes, testing, and evaluation.Product Features and New Processing Proposals: Both High Heat Dissipation and Processing Labor Savings PossibleImproved Performance- The thick Cu electrodes needed for high heat dissipation heat sinks can be formed Directly on ceramics, which was difficult to do with existing etching[2] processes. This makes possible even finer wiring pitch.- Since the material does not contain any solvents, there is no residue and bonding reliability is improved.Cost Reduction- The brazing filler thickness can be 10 um (micrometers) or less, which means that compared to earlier active brazing filler metal, silver bullion costs can be reduced by half or more and the brazing filler thermal resistance is halved.- The Cu material is compounded, which means that a pattern can be formed simply by setting the material, reducing processing costs.Environmental Impact Reduction- Since the material contains no solvents, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are not released. In addition, the brazing time can be greatly reduced, which leads to energy savings and can be expected to reduce environmental impact.As a result of the features described above, this product can be used in a wide range of semiconductor applications, with expectations particularly high for deployment in the heat dissipation field.Potential for Contributions by this Product in Individual Heat Dissipation AreasIn the power devices market, higher outputs and increased efficiency are demanded, and in conjunction with this, heat generation is rising. As a result, providing individual components with high heat dissipation, high heat resistance, and high bonding reliability and developing materials that are compatible with even further miniaturization are urgent priorities for the industry. This is especially the case in the market for eco-cars such as electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HVs), the high-output laser diode market, and the market for next-generation heat sinks,[3] demand for which in the PC, smartphone, and other markets is expected to grow. To maintain high heat dissipation, high heat resistance, and high bonding reliability, it is first necessary to increase the thickness of the Cu plate, and this product make it possible to form electrodes on a thick Cu material and enhances bonding reliability without using etching, so it can be expected to contribute to higher heat dissipation.TANAKA plans to begin full-scale sample shipments in 2021 and establish a mass production system in 2023. Going forward, TANAKA will continue to develop products tailored to customer needs and to develop technologies with an eye towards expanding its lineup of active brazing filler metals.[1] BrazingA method of joining metals or other materials whereby an alloy (brazing filler metal) with a melting point lower than the base materials to be joined is melted and the base material is melted as little as possible.[2] EtchingAlso referred to as chemical corrosion. Etching is used a process for obtaining the desired shape by dissolving and eroding unneeded areas.[3] Heat sinkA component of machinery that is intended to dissipate and absorb heat. Heat sinks are often made of metals with good heat conduction properties such as aluminum, iron, or copper, but graphite is also attracting attention for next-generation heat sinks. Applications include cooling semiconductor components, coolers in refrigerators and air conditioners, and radiators and heaters in automobiles.TANAKA's Active Brazing Filler MetalsThe active brazing filler metals used are updated versions of earlier products and are silver (Ag), copper (Cu), tin (Sn), and titanium (Ti) allows that can be used to braze ceramics. AgCuSnTi alloys can be dispersed more finely than SnTi alloys and support manufacturing and supply of product with thin brazing filler.Press release in PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/pdf/files/202107_EN.pdfTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Holding company of TANAKA Precious Metals)Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918*Capital: 500 million yenEmployees in consolidated group: 5,193 (FY2020)Net sales of consolidated group: JPY 1,425,617 million (FY2020)Main businesses: The holding company at the center of TANAKA Precious Metals responsible for strategic and efficient group management and management guidance to group companies.URL: https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/* TANAKA Holdings adopted a holding company structure on April 1, 2010.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,453 (as of March 31, 2021)Sales: JPY 1,251,066,897,000 (FY2020) Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products. URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comAbout TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a diversified range of business activities focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and resources. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies within and outside Japan work together with unified cooperation between manufacturing, sales, and technological aspects to offer products and services. Additionally, to make further progress in globalization, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo welcomed Metalor Technologies International SA as a member of the Group in 2016.As precious metal professionals, TANAKA Precious Metals will continue to contribute to the development of an enriching and prosperous society.The five core companies that make up TANAKA Precious Metals are as follows.- TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (pure holding company)- TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. - TANAKA Denshi Kogyo K.K. - Electroplating Engineers Of Japan, Limited - TANAKA Kikinzoku Jewerly K.K.Press InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Scandium International and Nevada Gold Mines Sign LOI to Pursue Critical Metals Recovery at Phoenix Mine

Reno, Nevada, Jun 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Scandium International Mining Corp. (TSX:SCY) ("Scandium International" or the "Company") and Nevada Gold Mines ("NGM"), have signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to initiate a joint technical and economic feasibility program at NGM's Phoenix Mine, near Battle Mountain, Nevada. The purpose of this joint development program is to confirm the economic and technical viability of a critical metals recovery ("CMR") project at the mine site. The LOI defines a detailed US$2.7 million spend program which includes bench test work, pilot plant testing, and feasibility study design work. The program is anticipated to require 15 months to complete. With program completion, the partners intend to take an investment decision on construction and operation of a plant facility to recover critical metals from mine solutions. The LOI also outlines key parameters of a partnership, including formation of a joint venture to hold the plant facility, and a 50:50 ownership in the recovery circuit asset.The project is envisioned as an ion-exchange recovery system, capturing critical metals that are currently recirculating in heap leach copper solutions at Phoenix, specifically targeting nickel, cobalt, scandium, zinc and potentially other metals that prove to be economically recoverable.This CMR project, and other similar projects in development, have the potential to produce material quantities of strategically important metals, tailored to today's tech-driven products, and can do so from a distributed global copper production base. The environmental impact from this production process is minimal - no new mines are required. From a copper industry standpoint, this CMR process can effectively increase mine valuations, can effectively extend mine/reserve life at current production rates, and will result in cleaner tailings, potentially lower ongoing environmental management costs, and lower final reclamation expense.The Phoenix Mine is a gold-copper producer owned and operated by Nevada Gold Mines. The mine produces a copper/gold concentrate, copper cathode and gold dore. Nevada Gold Mines assets in Nevada represent the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. HIGHLIGHTS:- LOI signed between SCY and NGM, defining a development program for CMR.- Program designed to confirm technical feasibility and economic recovery of critical metals from heap leach solutions at Phoenix Mine.- LOI outlines a multi-step development program, totaling US$2.7M spend, and 15 months to complete, including an on-site pilot plant.- LOI further outlines 50:50 JV partnership, if parties agree to construct an onsite recovery circuit to produce a series of metal concentrates. The refinery circuit would be located off-site from the Phoenix Mine and 100% owned and operated by SCY- Metals targets include nickel, cobalt, scandium and zinc, possibly others.George Putnam, CEO of Scandium International Mining Corp. commented: "Quality partners are an essential ingredient in shared projects. That noted, we are genuinely pleased to be working with NGM and the Phoenix Mine team, to demonstrate the technology and economic viability of a CMR project in the copper business. We look forward to achieving a profitable, reliable, repeatable success with this project, and one that focusses directly on the priority of North American sourcing of critical metals tailored for technology-driven applications in transportation and communications."Nevada Gold Mines, Executive Managing Director, Greg Walker commented: "We are excited to begin working with our partner, Scandium International Mining Corp., on finding ways to extract critically important minerals for the future of the United States, furthering the country's ambitions to become a leader in the green economy. In addition, this partnership aligns with our vision to protect Nevada's environment not only for today, but for future generations."About Scandium International Mining Corp.The Company is focused on developing its Nyngan Scandium Project, located in NSW, Australia, into the world's first scandium-only producing mine. The Company filed a NI 43-101 technical report in May 2016, titled "Feasibility Study - Nyngan Scandium Project." The project has received all key approvals, including a development consent and a mining lease, necessary to proceed with project construction.The Company is also currently pursuing CMR opportunities with various copper industry groups, where SCY proposes to employ ion exchange technology to extract unrecovered critical metals from existing mine process streams. This program represents a fast-track concept to make battery-grade nickel and cobalt products, scandium master alloy product, and other critical metals, from North American sources. The Company is similarly pursuing high-purity alumina opportunities, both in conjunction with CMR where that is possible, and also independently as a stand-alone project.For inquiries to Scandium International Mining Corp, please contact:Edward Dickinson (CFO)Tel: (775) 233-7328George Putnam (CEO)Tel: (925) 208-1775Email: info@scandiummining.comAbout Nevada Gold MinesNevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) and is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%).For inquiries to Nevada Gold Mines, please contact:Catherine RawCOO, North AmericaBarrick Gold CorporationTel: +1 416 307 5157Email: craw@barrick.comGreg WalkerExecutive Managing DirectorNevada Gold MinesTel: +1 702 526 3194Email: gwalker@nevadagoldmines.comKathy du PlessisInvestor and Media RelationsBarrick Gold CorporationTel: +44 20 7557 7738Email: Barrick@dpapr.comCautionary Statement on Forward-Looking InformationCertain information contained or incorporated by reference in this press release, including any information as to the Company's and Barrick Gold Corporation's ("Barrick") strategy, projects, plans or future financial or operating performance, constitutes "forward looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "pursue", "anticipate", "intend", "partnership", "opportunity", "envision", "potential", "can", "will", "ambition", "become", "vision", "expect", "could", "would" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to: the Company and its business and the potential for the Company to develop a critical metals recovery project at NGM's Phoenix mine pursuant to the LOI; the potential economic and environmental benefits of this project for NGM and its applications in transportation and communications; and the potential for the project at the Phoenix mine to demonstrate the technology and economic viability of CMR in the copper business.Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions including material estimates and assumptions related to the factors that, while considered reasonable by the Company and Barrick as at the date of this press release in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: risks related to uncertainty in the demand for nickel, cobalt, scandium, zinc and potentially other metals including scandium alloys and other products produced using the Company's proprietary technologies such as HPA, the possibility that results of test work will not fulfill expectations, or not realize the perceived market utilization and potential; risks associated with projects in the early stages of evaluation and for which additional engineering and other analysis is required; diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; increased costs, delays, suspensions and technical challenges associated with the construction of capital projects; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities, including geotechnical challenges and disruptions in the maintenance or provision of required infrastructure and information technology systems; and failure to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion, copper cathode or gold or copper concentrate losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company and Barrick. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Specific reference is made to the most recent Form 40 F/Annual Information Form of the Company and Barrick on file with the SEC and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities for a more detailed discussion of some of the factors underlying forward-looking statements and the risks that may affect the Company's and Barrick's ability to achieve the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.SOURCE: Scandium International Mining Corp Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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TANAKA Memorial Foundation Announces Recipients of Precious Metals Research Grants

TOKYO, Mar 31, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation's Representative Director, Hideya Okamoto, announced the recipients of the FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants.Following a rigorous screening process, the Gold Awards, each for 2 million yen, were presented to Professor Yasushi Sekine and Professor Hideyuki Murakami, both of Waseda University. In addition, three research projects received Silver Awards, and four Young Researcher Awards were presented.The TANAKA Memorial Foundation undertakes programs designed to foster developments in new precious metal fields while contributing to the advancement of science, technology, and socio-economics for the overall enrichment of society. The research grant program was launched in FY1999 and has continued each year since with the goal of supporting the various challenges of the "new world opened up by precious metals." This year, the program's 22nd year, a total of 171 applications were received in a wide range of fields where precious metals can make contributions to the research and development of new technologies. A total of 16.1 million yen in research grants was awarded for 26 projects.The names of the two Gold Award recipients, their research, and the reasons for their selection are below.- Professor Yasushi Sekine, Waseda UniversityDevelopment and application of precious metal catalytic reactions with unconventional low-temperature action using surface protonicsThis research seeks to develop solid catalyst reactions at low temperatures (from room temperature to 200 degrees) using surface protonics. This research and development was highly rated for its potential contributions to the SDGs and ESG investment as well as its ability to make major contributions to the government's target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.- Professor Hideyuki Murakami, Waseda UniversityDevelopment of oxidation resistant Ir-based high-entropy alloyThis research seeks to develop high-entropy alloys, a new category of metal materials that are currently the focus of significant attention, using an iridium (Ir) based alloy to create a material with excellent high-temperature characteristics and oxidation resistance. This research was highly rated because it may lead to a solution to the problem of Ir depletion at high temperatures in the range of 1,000 degrees Celsius and may improve ductility, which is an issue for Ir alloys.Three Silver Awards, four Young Researcher Awards, and 17 Encouragement Awards were also granted. The recipients and an overview of the Precious Metals Research Grants are indicated below. Applications for the FY2021 research granted are scheduled to open in the fall.List of FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants Recipients- Platinum Award (0 award, 5 million yen)Non granted- Gold Award (2 awards, 2 million yen each)Yasushi Sekine, Professor, Waseda UniversityDevelopment and application of precious metal catalytic reactions with unconventional low-temperature action using surface protonicsHideyuki Murakami, Professor, Waseda UniversityDevelopment of oxidation resistant Ir-based high-entropy alloy- Silver Awards (3 awards, 1 million yen each)Ryuji Tamura, Professor, Tokyo University of SciencePrecious metal hyper-materialsMasahito Inagaki, Researcher, Nagoya UniversityDevelopment of nucleic acid cutting technology using silver nano-particles and pharmaceutical development applicationsTatsuya Oshima, Professor, University of MiyazakiSearch for and discovery of optimal ion solvation extraction agent for gold extraction and separation processes- Young Researcher Awards (4 awards, 1 million yen each)Noriyuki Uchida, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Agriculture and TechnologyPhotonic precious metal crystal sensors made primarily from waterYuki Ueda, Researcher, Tokyo Institute of TechnologyDevelopment of precious metal element separation and recovery processes using the hydrophobicity of fluorous solventsRajashekar Badam, Senior Lecturer, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyIrO2-based organic-inorganic hybrid catalyst with strong metal-base interaction with efficient oxygen generation catalytic activity suitable for water decompositionYohei Ishida, Assistant Professor, Hokkaido UniversitySelf-synthesis of multi-element alloy clusters using nano-chemical reaction fields- Encouragement Award (17 awards, 300,000 yen each)Shunsuke Shiba, Assistant Professor, EHIME UniversityTakayuki Iseki, Specially Appointed Prof., Osaka UniversityChen Chuantong, Associate Professor, Osaka UniversityKohsuke Mori, Associate Professor, Osaka University Hiromi Yuasa, Professor, Kyushu UniversityYoshikazu Hirai, Assistant Professor, Kyoto UniversityKen-ichi Fujita, Professor, Kyoto UniversityRyo Kasuya, Senior Researcher, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyMasahiro Aoyama, Assistant Professor, Shizuoka UniversityDaisuke Nagai, Associate Professor, University of ShizuokaTakanari Ouchi, Research Associate, The University of TokyoTakuto Soma, Assistant Professor, Tokyo Institute of TechnologyKohei Fujiwara, Associate Professor, Tohoku UniversityAtsushi Satsuma, Professor, Nagoya UniversityNaoki Ishimatsu, Assistant Professor, Hiroshima UniversityTakuya Yamamoto, Associate Professor, Hokkaido UniversityYoshiaki Nishijima, Associate Professor, YOKOHAMA National UniversityOverview of the 2020 Precious Metals Research GrantsConditions:Research content that falls under any of the following- New technology related to precious metals- Research and development related to precious metals that bring about innovative evolution in products- Research and development of new products using precious metals*Precious metal refers to eight elements of platinum, gold, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.*If development is conducted jointly (or planned to be) with other material manufacturers, please indicate so.*Products that have already been commercialized, put to practical use, or that are planned are not eligible.Grant Amounts:- Platinum Award: 5 million yen (1 award)- Gold Award: 2 million yen (1 award)- Silver Awards: 1 million yen (4 awards)- Young Researcher Awards: 1 million yen (2 awards)- Encouragement Award: 300,000 yen (several awards)*The grant amount is treated as a scholarship donation.*Awards may not be granted in some cases.*The number of awards is subject to change.Eligible Candidates:- Personnel who belong to (or work for) educational institutions in Japan (universities, graduate schools, or technical colleges) or public and related research institutions may participate.*As long as the applicant is affiliated with a research institution in Japan, the base of activity can be in Japan or overseas.*The Young Researcher Awards are for researchers under the age of 37 as of April 1, 2020.Application Period:- 9am, September 1, 2020 (Tue) - 5pm, November 30, 2020 (Mon)Inquiries Concerning the Research Grant Program:Precious Metals Research Grants OfficeMarketing Department, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.22F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6422TEL: 03-6311-5596 FAX: 03-6311-5529 E-mail: joseikin@ml.tanaka.co.jpTANAKA Memorial Foundation website: https://tanaka-foundation.or.jpPress release in PDF: http://www.acnnewswire.com/pdf/files/20210331_EN.pdfTANAKA Memorial FoundationEstablished: April 1, 2015Address: 22F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Hideya Okamoto (Senior Advisor to TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.)Purpose of Business: To provide grants for research related to precious metals to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals, and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy.Areas of Business: - Provision of grants for scientific and technological research related to precious metals.- Recognition of excellent analysis of precious metals and holding of seminars and other events.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,393 (as of March 31, 2020)Sales: JPY 992,679,879,000 (FY2019)Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products. URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comPress InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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