Exclusive: JX Advanced Metals to Reduce Copper Production and Smelting Capacity Due to Declining Margins
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 05 2025
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Source: Reuters
Production Cuts: JX Advanced Metals plans to reduce copper production by tens of thousands of metric tons in fiscal 2025 due to declining treatment and refining charges, and will also develop a roadmap to decrease smelting capacity by March.
Shift in Focus: The company is pivoting towards semiconductor materials and rare metals, aiming for significant growth by 2040, which includes potential mergers and acquisitions starting in fiscal 2028 to achieve an operating profit of 250 billion yen.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
