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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Rare Earths off Minamitorishima: Even if Government Goals are Achieved, 'Commercialization Is Not Immediate'
Japan's government-led research team has successfully retrieved mud believed to contain rare earth elements from the seabed near Minamitorishima, but questions remain about commercialization and processing capabilities.
Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
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Brazil
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World
Japan extracts rare earth-rich mud from the seabed to reduce dependence on China
Japan has successfully extracted rare earth-rich mud from a depth of nearly 6,000 meters near Minamitorishima, marking a world-first recovery test according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Feb 2 • 14:24 UTC
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Croatia
Večernji List
World
This is becoming the most important uninhabited island in the world, first time such testing will be conducted here
Japan is preparing to test mud rich in rare earth elements from the seabed near the remote island of Minamitorishima as part of a broader effort to reduce dependence on China.
Dec 30 • 06:44 UTC