- On October 19, 2018, Asian Metal's rare earth consultant and senior product manager Vivian Pang visited Diichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd., Fuji Kosan Company Ltd. and Yano Metals Co., Ltd. in Japan, and held in-depth discussions with above enterprises about price trend of Chinese rare earth products and state quo of NdFeB magnet scrap recycling in Japan.
- On the morning of October 19, Vivian Pang visited Diichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. and received a warm reception from Masahiro Yokoji, Manager of Purchasing Division, and Koji Naramoto of the above division of the company. Both sides exchanged views about the current price trend and future price forecast on rare earth products. Masahiro Yokoji noted that demand for rare earth products from catalyst industry will enhance in the coming five to ten years. In addition, the company has been using Asian Metal's information for 11 years and signs contracts with international suppliers based on Asian Metal's price information.
From left: Koji Naramoto from Diichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd., Vivian Pang from Asian Metal and Masahiro Yokoji from Diichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- Later, Vivian Pang paid a visit to Fuji Kosan Company Ltd. and was warmly welcomed by Wang Jianqiang, Director of the company. They talked about the rare earth market and current situation of NdFeB magnet scrap recycling in Japan. Mr. Wang also introduced the development history of the company.
From left: Vivian Pang from Asian Metal and Wang Jianqiang from Fuji Kosan Company Ltd.
- On the afternoon of October 19, Vivian Pang called at Yano Metals Co., Ltd. and Zheng Guomin, Assistant Manager of Sales Department of the company welcomed her. Mr. Zheng introduced the state quo and development concept of the company and showed Vivian Pang around the plant. They communicated with each other about price trend and future anticipation on Chinese rare earth products. Mr. Zheng thought highly of Asian Metal's price information and revealed that the company signs contracts with clients pursuant to Asian Metal's prices.
From left: Zheng Guomin from Yano Metals Co., Ltd. and Vivian Pang from Asian Metal
