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148 Sanam-ro, Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- LS MnM Co., Ltd. is Korea's sole copper smelting company producing non-ferrous metals and precious metals such as electrolytic copper, gold, silver, and sulfuric acid, also a comprehensive materials company supplying essential materials for EV batteries, semiconductors, and solar power generation.LS MnM Co., Ltd. is Korea's sole copper smelting company producing non-ferrous metals and precious metals such as electrolytic copper, gold, silver, and sulfuric acid, also a comprehensive materials company supplying essential materials for EV batteries, semiconductors, and solar power generation.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Key product lines include world-class electrolytic copper (over 99.99% purity), with an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 tons.Key product lines include world-class electrolytic copper (over 99.99% purity), with an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 tons.
- Production capabilities for various precious metals such as gold (99.99% purity), silver (99.99% purity), platinum, palladium, and rhodium.Production capabilities for various precious metals such as gold (99.99% purity), silver (99.99% purity), platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
- Rare metal product lines including selenium (99.95% purity, 680 tons/year production), tellurium (99.99% purity, 50 tons/year production), rhenium, bismuth sulfate, and tin dioxide.Rare metal product lines including selenium (99.95% purity, 680 tons/year production), tellurium (99.99% purity, 50 tons/year production), rhenium, bismuth sulfate, and tin dioxide.
- Production of non-metal products generated during the process, such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4), liquid sulfur dioxide (L-SO2), LS-Ferrosand, gypsum (CaSO4∙2H2O), and LS-Precious Sand.Production of non-metal products generated during the process, such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4), liquid sulfur dioxide (L-SO2), LS-Ferrosand, gypsum (CaSO4∙2H2O), and LS-Precious Sand.
- Development and production of battery materials including nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, manganese sulfate, and lithium hydroxide, with plans for annual production of 22,000 tons of nickel sulfate (nickel metal basis) from the Ulsan plant in 2026.Development and production of battery materials including nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, manganese sulfate, and lithium hydroxide, with plans for annual production of 22,000 tons of nickel sulfate (nickel metal basis) from the Ulsan plant in 2026.
- Supply of high-purity sulfuric acid (PSA) for semiconductor materials and Ag powder and Ag paste for solar power generation materials.Supply of high-purity sulfuric acid (PSA) for semiconductor materials and Ag powder and Ag paste for solar power generation materials.
- Operation of a smart factory system (ODS: Onsan Digital Smelter) integrating Digital Transformation into traditional copper smelters.Operation of a smart factory system (ODS: Onsan Digital Smelter) integrating Digital Transformation into traditional copper smelters.
- Possession of global raw material procurement competitiveness, dry/wet smelting technology, and precision recovery technology for precious and rare metals.Possession of global raw material procurement competitiveness, dry/wet smelting technology, and precision recovery technology for precious and rare metals.
- The 4N (99.99% purity) tellurium manufacturing technology recognized as an excellent project at the LS Group R&D presentation in 2009.The 4N (99.99% purity) tellurium manufacturing technology recognized as an excellent project at the LS Group R&D presentation in 2009.
- Core Advantages
- As Korea's sole copper smelter and a complex metal production facility, the company ensures a stable supply of various non-ferrous metal products, including electrolytic copper, precious metals, and rare metals.As Korea's sole copper smelter and a complex metal production facility, the company ensures a stable supply of various non-ferrous metal products, including electrolytic copper, precious metals, and rare metals.
- Electrolytic copper products hold top-tier quality certifications from all three major non-ferrous metal exchanges: 'Grade A' from the London Metal Exchange (LME), 'Grade A' from the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), and 'Grade 1' from the New York Commodity Exchange (COMEX).Electrolytic copper products hold top-tier quality certifications from all three major non-ferrous metal exchanges: 'Grade A' from the London Metal Exchange (LME), 'Grade A' from the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), and 'Grade 1' from the New York Commodity Exchange (COMEX).
- Gold and silver products are listed on the London Bullion Market Association's (LBMA) Good Delivery List, acknowledging their international quality excellence, with three consecutive renewals of the Proactive Monitoring (PAM) certification for casting and assaying technology.Gold and silver products are listed on the London Bullion Market Association's (LBMA) Good Delivery List, acknowledging their international quality excellence, with three consecutive renewals of the Proactive Monitoring (PAM) certification for casting and assaying technology.
- The first Asian smelting company to obtain the 'Copper Mark' ESG certification in 2021, demonstrating a commitment to environmental protection, human rights, community coexistence, and ethical management.The first Asian smelting company to obtain the 'Copper Mark' ESG certification in 2021, demonstrating a commitment to environmental protection, human rights, community coexistence, and ethical management.
- A successful expansion strategy and significant investment plans into essential material businesses for future key industries such as EV batteries, semiconductors, and solar power generation.A successful expansion strategy and significant investment plans into essential material businesses for future key industries such as EV batteries, semiconductors, and solar power generation.
- Ensured stability in raw material procurement through long-term copper concentrate purchase agreements with major global mining and trading companies like BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, and Antofagasta, alongside enhanced raw material diversity and flexibility through the introduction of recycling raw materials such as copper scrap and waste printed circuit boards.Ensured stability in raw material procurement through long-term copper concentrate purchase agreements with major global mining and trading companies like BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, and Antofagasta, alongside enhanced raw material diversity and flexibility through the introduction of recycling raw materials such as copper scrap and waste printed circuit boards.
- Target Industrie
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Industry (nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, manganese sulfate, lithium hydroxide, and other secondary battery materials)Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Industry (nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, manganese sulfate, lithium hydroxide, and other secondary battery materials)
- Semiconductor Industry (high-purity sulfuric acid and other semiconductor materials)Semiconductor Industry (high-purity sulfuric acid and other semiconductor materials)
- Solar Power Generation Industry (Ag powder, Ag paste, selenium, tellurium, and other solar power materials)Solar Power Generation Industry (Ag powder, Ag paste, selenium, tellurium, and other solar power materials)
- Electronics and Electrical Industry (electrolytic copper, silver, etc.)Electronics and Electrical Industry (electrolytic copper, silver, etc.)
- Automotive Industry (platinum, palladium as catalysts, hydrogen storage alloys, aerospace alloys)Automotive Industry (platinum, palladium as catalysts, hydrogen storage alloys, aerospace alloys)
- Chemical Industry (sulfuric acid, liquid sulfur dioxide, etc.)Chemical Industry (sulfuric acid, liquid sulfur dioxide, etc.)
- Jewelry and Art Industry (gold, silver, etc.)Jewelry and Art Industry (gold, silver, etc.)
- Aerospace Industry (rhenium, platinum, palladium, etc.)Aerospace Industry (rhenium, platinum, palladium, etc.)
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, VietnamSouth Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam
- United StatesUnited States
- AustraliaAustralia
- Chile, PeruChile, Peru
- Certifications/Patents
- London Metal Exchange (LME) 'Grade A' registration for electrolytic copper products 'ONSAN Ⅰ' and 'ONSAN Ⅱ'.London Metal Exchange (LME) 'Grade A' registration for electrolytic copper products 'ONSAN Ⅰ' and 'ONSAN Ⅱ'.
- Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) 'Grade A' registration for electrolytic copper products.Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) 'Grade A' registration for electrolytic copper products.
- New York Commodity Exchange (COMEX) 'Grade 1' registration, the highest grade, for electrolytic copper products.New York Commodity Exchange (COMEX) 'Grade 1' registration, the highest grade, for electrolytic copper products.
- London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery List registration for gold and silver products, and three consecutive renewals of the Proactive Monitoring (PAM) certification for casting and assaying technology.London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery List registration for gold and silver products, and three consecutive renewals of the Proactive Monitoring (PAM) certification for casting and assaying technology.
- First Asian smelting company to acquire 'Copper Mark' ESG certification.First Asian smelting company to acquire 'Copper Mark' ESG certification.
- 4N (99.99% purity) tellurium manufacturing technology, recognized as an excellent project at the LS Group R&D presentation.4N (99.99% purity) tellurium manufacturing technology, recognized as an excellent project at the LS Group R&D presentation.
- A key user company of the patent trend analysis (IP-R&D) service by the Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA).A key user company of the patent trend analysis (IP-R&D) service by the Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA).
Introduction
Location
148 Sanam-ro, Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea
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