Shin-Etsu Chemical, one of Japan's largest rare-earth magnet makers, plans to build a new domestic refinery, the latest attempt by a company outside China to diversify its supply chain. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/companies/shin-etsu-chemical-rare-earth-refinery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #chemicals #rareearth #fukui #shinetsuchemical

Shin-Etsu Chemical said Tuesday that it will build a new semiconductor materials plant in the city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, at a cost of some ¥83 billion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/09/tech/new-chip-plant-gunma/ #business #tech #chipmakers #ai #gunma #shinetsuchemical