It is reported that Kobe based molybdenum and vanadium maker, Taiyo Koko starts vanadium metal production.

As per report Taiyo Koko starts test production as early as in the autumn after introduction of electron beam furnace at Ako plant in Hyogo for around JPY 600 million. It said that the firm tries to improve the cost structure and production technology through the own production though the firm now consigns the production to nonferrous smelter.