■ Your Strategic Partner for
Entering Japan’s Lithium Market

Established in Japan in 2023, Minesol acts as a trusted agent connecting overseas lithium miners and refineries with major Japanese buyers across the automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. At a time when Japan is rapidly reshaping its energy and mobility future, Minesol offers foreign suppliers a direct and culturally fluent bridge into one of the world’s most demanding but promising markets.
In June 2025 Minesol LLP and Titan Lithium Industries Ltd., based in the UAE signed an agreement for Minesol to represent Titan Lithium’s sales activities in Japan. The purpose of such a partnership is to diversify the supply of lithium for major Japanese conglomerates to create greater energy security for Japan.
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■ Why Now? Japan’s Lithium Demand
Is Entering a New Growth Phase

Japan is undergoing a pivotal transformation in energy policy, automotive innovation, and industrial strategy, all of which point to an explosive demand for lithium and battery-grade minerals over the next decade. 
1. Electric Vehicles and Battery Growth
  • EThe EV (Electric Vehicle) market is still in its early stages, with significant room for growth. As EV and PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) pen etration increases globally as well as in Japan, demand for lithium will outstrip supply, especially as EVs become mainstream.
  • With regulatory support and a growing consumer shift toward sustain ability, EVs are expected to move from niche to mainstream in Japan —pushing lithium demand sharply higher.
2. Residential Energy Storage Booming
  • From April 2025, new Tokyo regulations require solar panel installations on all new homes, and households are increasingly adopting lithium-ion battery systems. It is only a matter of time before such policies are adopted through out Japan.
  • Japan’s home battery market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 33.9%, reaching over $2.1 billion by 2030.
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3. Industrial and Utility-Scale Storage Expanding
  • Corporate ESG mandates and government decarbonization goals are fueling industrial adoption of energy storage.
  • Domestic battery manufacturing capacity is expanding with over ¥1 trillion (USD $7 billion) in investment by Japanese giants —who will require long-term, stable lithium supplies.
4. Government Policy as Catalyst
  • Policies such as the Green Transformation (GX) Strategy, revised Building Energy Conservation Laws, and faster grid connection protocols for battery systems are aligning to make energy storage—and lithium—a Japanese national priority.
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■ Why Minesol?
A Partner That Understands Japan
— and the World

Minesol is not just a trading intermediary—it is a strategic enabler uniquely positioned to represent foreign lithium producers inside Japan:
  • Deep connections with Japanese buyers across automotive, electronics, and energy sectors.
  • Access to trusted decision-makers who value relationship-driven busi ness and long-term supply reliability.
  • Ability to source not only lithium carbonate and hydroxide, but other es sential minerals required for clean energy adoption.

■ The Founders: Experienced,
Well-Connected, Globally Minded

adabumi Takasu
Paul Goldsmith
Tadabumi (Tad) Takasu is a distinguished Japanese entrepreneur and certified electronics engineer. He boasts a rich background in selling specialist engineering technologies to multinational corporations. He skillfully led his family's talc mining business in Japan, established in 1952, to success. With years of expertise, Tad has become a pivotal figure in the import and export of centrifugal separators, plus fostering strong connections with leading Asian battery manufacturers. Since the 1980s, he has cultivated extensive relationships with raw material companies, enhancing trading practices among various foreign enterprises and Japan.
Paul Goldsmith is a seasoned British businessman based in Tokyo for over three decades. He has carved out a significant niche in the automotive industry. His expertise encompasses selling software services and manufacturing solutions, notably in the production of carbon composite materials. Beyond the automotive realm, Goldsmith is well versed in several other sectors, including defense, aerospace, and wind energy, where he has established extensive relationships and a strong professional network.
Both partners have proven track records developing new businesses in Japan and overseas.

■ The Time Is Now

Japan’s lithium ecosystem is accelerating—from consumer demand and corporate investment to national policy. But it remains a complex and insular market for outsiders. Minesol provides the local knowledge, trusted relationships, and global reach necessary to navigate this opportunity successfully.

For foreign producers and refiners looking to establish or expand their presence in Japan, Minesol is your on-the-ground ally, ensuring your lithium reaches the right hands—efficiently, reliably, and with full cultural fluency.

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