[KS] K3 History of mining industry in Akita

3:45 PM - 4:35 PM JST(6:45 AM - 7:35 AM UTC)

[K3.4] [Keynote Lecture] The History of Mining in Akita
-The Evolution of Exploration, Mining, and Smelting Technologies and Future Prospects-

○Daisuke Ikeda¹ (1. Ikeda Professional Engineer Office)

Keywords:

mining exploration,mining,smelting,technological changes,future outlook

This lecture reviews the evolution of exploration, mining, and smelting technologies in Japan from ancient to early modern times, and discusses future challenges in utilizing urban mines and seabed mineral resources, highlighting the importance of advanced and environmentally sustainable Japanese smelting technologies.