Mining Indaba - Tsutomu Aoki

Tsutomu Aoki

Vice President, Battery Metal Resource Department, GX Division Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (JV of Toyota and Panasonic)

Tsutomu Aoki joined Toyota Tsusho Corporation in 1999 and pursued his career in developing rare metal projects especially around lithium sector.

In 2019, he dedicated himself in Toyota Motors to form a new company “Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES)”, JV between Toyota Motors and Panasonic and now he is leading the long term procurement strategy of battery raw materials for PPES as well as Toyota group battery manufacturers

Agenda Sessions

Presentation: JOGMEC Critical Minerals and the Carbon Neutral Initiative

The presentations by the Japanese government and Japanese private companies illustrate their interest in critical minerals for Green Transformation in Africa.

- The Japanese government has launched a number of policies for investment in mineral resources development.

- A ministerial-level official introduces Japan’s policy for minerals development and efforts in Africa.

- A leading-edge satellite sensor for geological remote sensing is showcased.

- One of the most leading Toyota group’s battery manufacturers in Japan, Prime Planet Energy and Solutions introduces its interest in critical minerals in Africa.

- ITOCHU Corporation is the leading trading company in Japan and will introduce hydrogen projects which is an essential part of carbon neutrality

Tuesday 07 February 11:00 - 12:00 Expo Stage

Green Metals day

Add to calendar 02/07/2023 11:00 02/07/2023 12:00 Presentation: JOGMEC Critical Minerals and the Carbon Neutral Initiative The presentations by the Japanese government and Japanese private companies illustrate their interest in critical minerals for Green Transformation in Africa.

- The Japanese government has launched a number of policies for investment in mineral resources development.

- A ministerial-level official introduces Japan’s policy for minerals development and efforts in Africa.

- A leading-edge satellite sensor for geological remote sensing is showcased.

- One of the most leading Toyota group’s battery manufacturers in Japan, Prime Planet Energy and Solutions introduces its interest in critical minerals in Africa.

- ITOCHU Corporation is the leading trading company in Japan and will introduce hydrogen projects which is an essential part of carbon neutrality Expo Stage Europe/London

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