Japan Commodity Exploration has been slowly getting the mine back to minimal production at the Nogoonnuur Sum mine following the implementation of intensive health tests and screenings amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Japan Commodity Exploration’s Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Kiko Hirano commented on the Nogoonnuur Sum mine restart saying “After a chaotic few months, we are finally happy to get back to some sort of normality. We closed the mine in May after health concerns and are gradually getting back to speed. Firstly, we will be operating at minimum capacity and then get into full scale production again.”

“Japan Commodity Exploration’s annual production has dropped by over 50 percent as a result of this pandemic and we will be following all mining operations by implementing stringent protocols to trace, mitigate and limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” added Kiko Hirano, Chief Operations Officer of Japan Commodity Exploration.

About Us - Japan Commodity Exploration

Since Japan Commodity Exploration began operations, we have become a prominent regional resource-exploration company, focusing on rare earth metals which are in increasing demand and are essential to a wide range of products.

We continually explore new terrains, both land and sea, to identify areas with large amounts of resources which can deliver long-term supplies to various industries and manufacturing firms. It is our principal intention to generate new ventures through partnerships, seeking opportunities comprising of joint agreements for joint profit.

We believe that we are well positioned to take advantage of the increasing demand for products that require certain earth elements. Headquartered in Tokyo, we are geographically located close to rich deposits of rare earth metals.

Japan Commodity Exploration’s primary focus is on the exploration and development of the area around the Ogasawara Islands. Recently, it was found that the seabed in this location off of Japan contains millions of tons of rare earth elements and yttrium. We at Japan Commodity Exploration are poised to capitalize on these findings and significantly increase our industry presence and market share.

With our advanced technology, expert operators, effective management and efficient operations, Japan Commodity Exploration will be leading the Asian metals supply network by delivering long-term, cost-effective supplies to industries and reducing the reliance of Asian companies on those in other regions.