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

Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China ...

TOKYO -- Japan and the European Union will launch a new "economic two-plus-two" dialogue to bring together their foreign and ...

While rare earth mineral trading generates modest revenue, their strategic value far outweighs market price as governments ...

Japan will try to mine the seabed in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Like the United States, India and Australia, Japan wants to ...

TOKYO -- The Japanese government decided Tuesday to restrict access to the nation's rare-earth resources to a roster of approved miners to protect offshore deposits within its exclusive economic ...

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

Japan will begin test mining rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in 2026, aiming to secure a ...

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Japan zoos harvest old smartphones to save gorilla habitats from rare earth mining December 3, 2023 (Mainichi Japan) Japanese version ...

Japan has found a large deposit of rare earth minerals in its Pacific seabed, enough to supply its hi-tech industries for more than 200 years, a scientist said Friday. Around 6.8 million tonnes of the ...