Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics Business Unit
Business Lines
- Businesses related to coal, iron ore, non-ferrous metal materials, uranium, petroleum, natural gas, LNG, LPG, battery materials, carbon-related materials and their finished products
- Businesses related to synthetic resins, organic/inorganic chemicals, electronic materials, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic, crop protection products, fertilizers and animal drugs
Business Overview
The Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics Business Unit is engaged in businesses in the fields of mineral resources, energy, basic chemicals, electronics, and life sciences.
In the field of mineral resources and energy, we hold interests in the production of mineral resources such as copper, nickel, zinc, coal, iron ore, petroleum and natural gas. We also operate trading business with offering extensive functions, such as by realizing synergies between trading and operating assets and using commodity derivatives.
In the field of chemicals and electronics, we are making efforts to create added value and enhance our value chain in petrochemicals, inorganic/performance chemicals and cutting-edge electronic materials, with our two pillars of trading and manufacturing functions.
In the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural chemical, fertilizer and animal drug fields, we are exploring global operations based on our advanced expertise to help people’s happy and comfortable lives.
We are also engaged in environment-friendly businesses related to battery materials and energy-saving materials.
Business of the Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics Business Unit
Organization
Mineral Resources, Energy,
Chemical & Electronics Business Unit |
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Planning & Coordination Dept., Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics Business Unit
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![]() General Manager |
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Project Management Dept. for Mining & E&P
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Mineral Resources Division No.1
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Non-Ferrous Metals Development Business Dept.
Nickel & Cobalt Business Dept.
Non-Ferrous Metals and Raw Materials Dept.
Commodity Business Dept.
Light Metals & Products Business Dept.
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Mineral Resources Division No.2
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Coal & Nuclear Fuel Dept.
Carbon Dept.
Iron & Steel Making Raw Materials Dept.
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Energy Division
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Energy Development Dept.
Natural Gas & LNG Business Dept.
Energy Trading Dept.
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Basic Chemicals & Electronics Division
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Basic Chemicals Dept.
Inorganic Chemicals Dept.
Electronic & Functional Materials Dept.
Electronic Products & EMS Business Dept.
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Life Science Division
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Medical Science Dept.
AgriScience Dept.
Agri-Inputs & Services Dept.
Agri-Innovation Dept.
Animal Health Science Dept.
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Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics Business Unit
- May 13, 2022
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Acceleration of Study on establishing ammonia supply chain for bunkering in Singapore and Receipt of Approval in Principle for Ammonia bunkering vessel
- Mar. 31, 2022
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Notice of Change to Specified Subsidiary (PDF/160KB)
Timely disclosure
- Mar. 23, 2022
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Completion of the Mine Life Extension Development at the Northparkes Mine in Australia
- Feb. 24, 2022
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(Follow-up Information to) Notice of Changes in Specified Subsidiaries in relation to the transfer of Interests in the Sierra Gorda Copper Mine in Chile (PDF/264KB)
Timely disclosure
- Dec. 27, 2021
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Sumitomo Corporation and Keppel Offshore & Marine enter MOU to Explore Ammonia Fuel Business in Singapore