• Kyocera will build a new refining facility in Japan to recover tungsten carbide from used cutting tools.
• Operations are scheduled to start in fiscal 2030.
• Project certified under Japan’s METI “Plan for Securing a Stable Supply of Critical Minerals” program.
• Facility will use an amino acid-based process to streamline refining, supporting supply security and lower environmental impact.

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