Annual Report 2002 [PDF/1.6MB]

Raw Materials, Fuels & Chemicals BusinessBoosting CompetitivenessToso Assure StableSupplyOf ResourcesPromoting Resource DevelopmentProjectsAround the world, resources are being developedto stabilize supply.In 1998, we began participating in the Coppabellacoal mine development project in QueenslandState, Australia, acquired rights and interest, andbegan exporting coal to Japan. As a further steptowards strengthening competitiveness by assuringstable supply of resources, we are also developinga high quality iron ore mine in Goa, India.( Clockwise, from the top)FerromanganeseFerrosiliconFerrovanadiumScrap ironReduced ironSilicon manganeseWe currently import, sell and handle local tradingfor a huge range of products, most of which arefor Kawasaki Steel Corporation. Major productsinclude iron ore, coal, coke and other raw materialsfor steel production, scrap iron and oth oys andother non-ferrous metals, raw materials for plasticproduction, inorganic chemicals such asmagnesium chloride, and petroleum products.Expanding Trading Of ProcessedFerrous Materials Throughout AsiaThe Odamol iron ore mine in Goa, India[ Ferrous/ Non-Ferrous Materials ] We havebeen expanding import of ferrous / non-ferrous materialsfor stable supply mainly to Kawasaki Steel Corporation,and now trying to further expansion such as deal withdomestic/overseas electric furnaces, export andintermediary trade in East Asia area.[ Chemicals ] With the cooperation of KawasakiSteel Corporation, we are expanding sales ofchemicals, industrial gases and other products aswell as developing business, such as fine ceramics,agrichemicals, fine chemicals, and so on.Iron ore bound for Port Hedlandon the Newman railwayThe Bulga coal mine inNew South Wales, Australia[ Fuels ] Starting from supply of petroleumproducts to Group companies, now we are expandingdomestic deal and intermediary trade to East Asiaarea. Aiming to stable supply, we make contractswith petroleum refiners in Japan and various countries.Iron ore for Japanbeing loaded from the"Sunrise" onto a tankerWood chips being loaded in TasmaniaWood chips being loaded in TasmaniaWhale Back iron ore mine in Western Australia, Australia16