---
title: "Weekly Recap: Ministers North mine approval and Mitsui recycled PP supply"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293259112.md"
description: "Mitsui & Co. approved the Ministers North iron ore mine in Western Australia, targeting ~20Mtpa production from H2 2028 alongside BHP and Itochu. Additionally, Mitsui partnered with PureCycle and RM TOHCELLO to supply recycled polypropylene BOPP film in Japan by 2027."
datetime: "2026-07-20T22:14:27.000Z"
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# Weekly Recap: Ministers North mine approval and Mitsui recycled PP supply

Mitsui & Co. (TSE:8031) is expanding raw-material and circular-economy plays: it backed BHP and Itochu’s Ministers North iron-ore mine aiming for ~20Mtpa from H2 2028, while partnering with PureCycle and RM TOHCELLO to bring recycled polypropylene BOPP film to Japan by 2027.

**Previous Week Recap**

-   **Mitsui Approves North Iron Ore Mine**: Mitsui & Co., Ltd. joined BHP and Itochu in approving the Ministers North iron ore mine in Western Australia; production due H2 2028, targeting about 20 million tonnes annually. 1
-   **Mitsui Partners For Recycled PP**: Mitsui & Co. (8031) partners with PureCycle and RM TOHCELLO to supply recycled polypropylene for BOPP film in Japan, targeting commercial launch in 2027 and shipments pending import compliance 2

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