Strengthening the R&D Structure to Drive the Creation of New Businesses
First written in FY2016. 26 of 27 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
47 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the interim consolidated fiscal year was ¥416.502 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology ・Development to improve rare-metal recovery rates There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the interim consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥416.502 million in research and development expenses and continued development in separation and purification, processing, high purification, and improved recovery rates. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the interim consolidated fiscal year was ¥347.394 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology ・Development to improve rare-metal recovery rates There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the interim consolidated fiscal year.」
The company invested ¥347.394 million in research and development activities and continued development in separation and purification, processing, high purification, and improved recovery rates. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥248.726 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥248.726 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥106.404 million. The main activities were as follows: ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥106.404 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥287.191 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥287.191 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥180.915 million. The main activities were as follows: ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥180.915 million in research and development activities and continued separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself also stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥90.907 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥90.907 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥283.227 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
Research and development activity expenditure was ¥283.227 million, and the company continued developing separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥176.287 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
Research and development activity expenditure was ¥176.287 million, and the company continued separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥79.166 million. The main activities were as follows: ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥79.166 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, rare-metal processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥190.638 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥190.638 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥116.664 million. The main activities were as follows: ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥116.664 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥92.376 million. The main activities were as follows: ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥92.376 million in research and development expenses and continued developing separation and purification from waste, processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥42.578 million. The main activities were as follows: ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals ・Development of rare-metal processing technology ・Development of rare-metal high-purification technology. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥42.578 million in research and development activities and continued developing separation and purification from waste, processing, and high purification. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥197.491 million, mainly for basic research that cannot be classified into a specific business, and ¥200.963 million for the group as a whole.」
The company continued research and development in areas including the separation and purification, processing, and high purification of waste containing rare metals. Total group research and development expenses were ¥200.963 million. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥155.275 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of recycling technology and feedstock for rare metals used in lithium-ion batteries and other products ・Development of rare-metal feedstock for electronic components ・Development of rare-metal refining technology from ores ・Development of precious-metal evaporation materials for electronic components ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals and rare earths There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥155.275 million in research and development activities and continued its existing rare-metal and rare-earth-related research themes. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥107.706 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of recycling technology and feedstock for rare metals used in lithium-ion batteries and other products ・Development of rare-metal feedstock for electronic components ・Development of rare-metal refining technology from ores ・Development of precious-metal evaporation materials for electronic components ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals and rare earths There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥107.706 million in research and development activities and continued its existing research themes, including recycling technology and feedstock development for rare metals used in lithium-ion batteries. The company itself stated that there were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥52.439 million. The main activities were as follows: ・Development of rare-metal feedstock for electronic components ・Development of rare-metal refining technology from ores ・Development of precious-metal evaporation materials for electronic components ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals and rare earths. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥52.439 million in research and development activities and continued developing rare-metal feedstock, refining technology, precious-metal evaporation materials, and separation and purification technology from waste. There were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥165.735 million in the precious-metals business and ¥109.309 million, mainly for basic research and other activities that cannot be classified into a specific business, for a group total of ¥275.045 million.」
The company continued research and development in areas including rare-metal high purification, separation and purification from waste, and processing technology. Total group research and development expenses were ¥275.045 million. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥194.641 million. Its main activities were as follows: ・Development of rare-metal feedstock for electronic components ・Development of rare-metal refining technology from ores ・Development of precious-metal evaporation materials for electronic components ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals and rare earths. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company recorded ¥194.641 million in research and development activities and continued developing rare-metal feedstock, refining technology, precious-metal evaporation materials, and separation and purification technology from waste. There were no material changes in the status of these activities. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥125.108 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of rare-metal feedstock for electronic components ・Development of rare-metal refining technology from ores ・Development of precious-metal evaporation materials for electronic components ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals and rare earths There were no material changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company continued its research and development activities, with expenditure of ¥125.108 million during the six months ended the second quarter. It expressly stated that there were no material changes in the status of its research and development activities. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥57.906 million. The main activities were as follows. ・Development of rare-metal feedstock for electronic components ・Development of rare-metal refining technology from ores ・Development of precious-metal evaporation materials for electronic components ・Development of efficient separation and purification technology for waste containing rare metals and rare earths」
The company continued its research and development activities and recorded ¥57.906 million. Its main activities were the development of feedstock for electronic components, refining from ores, precious-metal evaporation materials, and separation and purification from waste. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥313.738 million, mainly for basic research that cannot be classified into a specific business, and ¥328.161 million for the group as a whole.」
The company continued research and development in areas including the separation, purification and processing of rare metals and rare earths, high purification, quality control systems, and photocatalysts. Total group research and development expenses were ¥328.161 million. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥266.543 million. Its main activities were demonstration tests of rare-metal recycling, as follows. ・Technology for solidifying rare metals using photoreactions Joint research with Professor Hisao Hori of the Faculty of Science, Kanagawa University ・Technology to improve the efficiency of rare-metal separation and purification using the emulsion-flow method Joint research with Hirochika Naganawa, Principal Researcher at the Advanced Basic Research Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency ・Technology for processing high-melting-point metals using a dry process」
The company continues demonstration testing of three rare-metal recycling technologies as its main research and development activities, for which it spent ¥266.543 million. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research and development activity expenditure during the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥215.021 million. Its main activity was demonstration testing of rare-metal recycling.」
The company continued its research and development activities, recording ¥215.021 million for the cumulative period, primarily for demonstration testing of rare-metal recycling. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The group’s research activity expenditure during the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥33.716 million. Its main activity was demonstration testing of rare-metal recycling.」
The group conducted ¥33.716 million of research activities, primarily continuing demonstration testing of rare-metal recycling. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Strengthening the research and development structure to contribute to the creation of new businesses Concentrating human resources to shorten development times and strengthen research and development capabilities」
The company considers concentrating human resources to shorten development times and strengthen research and development capabilities an important priority.