Abstract
DOWA group has been working on metal recycling applying the smelting and refining process of KOSAKA Smelter. DOWA has developed it's metal recycling technologies through the treatment of complex sulfide ores that contain many kinds of non-ferrous metals. In addition to these special technologies, DOWA has strengthened its hydrometallurgical process of precious metals and ability to deal with low-grade materials such as used electrical appliances or vehicles.
In Akita Eco town area, DOWA recovers as many as 16 kinds of metals from various recycle materials such as circuit board scraps, catalysts, ASR (Automobile Shredder Residue) etc. Furthermore, DOWA group has started the construction of a new furnace in order to efficiently recover more metals. Recently, DOWA is expanding the business field to China and South East Asia for establishing a new recycling network in Asia and for the realization of a recycle-oriented society.
