US EditionJapan to test deep-sea extraction of rare-earth mud
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Japan is preparing to conduct a historic test by bringing rare earth elements from a depth of 6,000 meters to the surface for the first time. This is a strategic move aimed at strengthening economic security and reducing dependence on foreign supplies.
Rare Earth Race: Japan's Deep-Sea Mining Ambitions Challenge Global Supply Chains
In a move that could reshape the global supply of critical minerals, Japan is advancing plans to extract rare earth elements from deep-sea mud by 2027. The ambitious project targets deposits found at depths of nearly 6,000 meters, aiming to establish a secure domestic source and diminish reliance on China’s dominant market share. Rare earth elements are indispensable for the production of countless modern technologies, from high-performance magn…
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