# JX Advanced Metals to expand high-purity copper sulfate production in Hitachi

JX Advanced Metals will install an additional production line at its Ibaraki Office in the Hitachi area to increase capacity of Upinorg high-purity copper sulfate by approximately 50% compared with the first half of fiscal 2026. The new facilities will begin operations in phases from the second half of fiscal 2027.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: Ibaraki Office, Hitachi area, Japan
- Starts operating: Q3 2027
- Status: announced
- Capacity: approximately 50% increase
- Products: Upinorg high-purity copper sulfate
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [JX Advanced Metals Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/16093.md)

## Sources

- [jx-nmm.com](https://www.jx-nmm.com/english/newsrelease/fy2026/20261105_02.html), 2026-11-05: "The investment will increase production capacity by approximately 50% compared with the first half of fiscal 2026."

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