Japan, US Considering Rare Earth Mining Near Minamitori in Pacific: PM Takaichi

Japan, US join forces to mine deep-sea rare earths amid China’s dominance

Both sides will seek joint projects to fortify supply chains, in a move analysts say could counter China’s grip on rare earths.

Japan PM eyes cooperation with U.S. in rare earth development in Pacific

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday her government will consider cooperating with the United States in developing rare earth minerals in waters off Japan's easternmost island in the…

Japan, US to Develop Rare Earth Mining Around Pacific Island

Japan and the United States will work to co-develop rare earth mining around the waters of Japan’s Minamitori Island, also known as Marcus Island, in the western Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a parliamentary session on Nov. 6. “We will consider specific ways to promote cooperation between Japan and the United States on rare earth development … around Minamitori Island,” Takaichi said. The prime minister said the rare earth…

Japan, US to jointly study rare earth mining near Minamitori Island, PM Takaichi says

Co-development of rare earths topped Takaichi’s talks with Trump last week. During his Tokyo visit, both nations signed a framework to secure supplies and counter China’s dominance.

Japan, US considering rare earth mining near Minamitori in Pacific: PM Takaichi

Surveys have confirmed the presence of rich rare earth mud at depths of 5,000m to 6,000m within Japan's exclusive economic zone near Minamitori Island.

US And Japan To Jointly Explore Rare Earth Mining In Pacific's Minamitori Island, Says PM Takaichi

Japan and the United States have agreed to explore the possibility of rare earth mining near Minamitori Island in the Pacific, according to a report.