TOKYO: Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, ...

Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1,900 kilometres (1,180 ...

The initiative, led by a government-backed project, aims to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen national security.

Earlier this week the country pledged to work with the United States, India and Australia to ensure a stable supply of ...

Japan plans 'world first' deep ... China accounts for almost two-thirds of rare earth mining production and 92 percent ... Japan's Nikkei business daily reported that the mission aims to extract ...

Japan plans to begin pioneering test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed in January next year, the head of the government-backed project told ...

While rich mineral deposits promise centuries of supply, critics argue Japan’s deep-ocean venture risks an irreversible ‘race to the bottom’.

Japan has announced that it will launch the world's first deep-sea mining test for rare minerals in January 2026. The mission ...

China's tightening of export controls on rare earths amid a trade war with the U.S. has disrupted supply chains for global ...