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Tests aim to extract rare earth mud from 6,000 meters deep to secure supply chains and reduce reliance on China’s 90% market share, officials said.
- Japan and the United States will study mining for rare earth minerals near Minamitori Island, as stated by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- Japan will test the feasibility of raising rare earth mud from a depth of 6,000 meters in January, according to Takaichi.
- Surveys have shown rich rare earth mud is found at depths of 5,000 meters to 6,000 meters in Japan's exclusive economic zone, as stated by an executive from the government-backed project.
- Takaichi described the mud around Minamitori Island as probably a treasure trove of minerals.
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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.
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