By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Dec 17: Pertama Ferroalloys has significant potential to contribute to renewable energy solutions, particularly in solar battery storage, leveraging Japan’s advanced technologies to support Sarawak’s industrial and sustainable development goals.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised this during a meeting in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday (Dec 16), where the Sarawak government, Pertama Ferroalloys, and Japan’s Ministry of Trade, Economy, and Industry (METI) convened to strengthen bilateral cooperation in natural resource development and economic growth.
According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Pertama Ferroalloys unveiled its Green-Triple Nine Manganese initiative as part of its Phase Two operations.
“This initiative focuses on producing Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) and High Purity Manganese Sulphate (HPMnS), globally recognised as critical mineral resources. These high-purity products, containing 99.9 per cent manganese, are essential for advanced steelmaking and electric vehicle battery production,” the company stated in a media release.
Abang Johari praised the initiative, highlighting its alignment with green technology and Sarawak’s Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
Pertama Ferroalloys chairman Hirotaka Suzuki expressed the company’s aspiration to act as a bridge between Japan and Sarawak, fostering knowledge exchange and advancing economic ambitions for both regions.
Meanwhile, general manager Yuki Nakamura reaffirmed Pertama Ferroalloys’ commitment to introducing Japan’s advanced environmental management technologies to Sarawak.
METI reiterated their support for Sarawak’s industrial aspirations through technology transfer and a dedicated budget for securing critical mineral resources.
Key attendees included Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, and METI officials Yuzo Yamaguchi and Sarina Kishi. — DayakDaily
