Japan identifies large share of rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island
Japan discovered that rare earth elements in deep-sea mud off Minamitorishima island consist of about 54% medium and heavy rare earths. This finding could have significant implications for Japan's supply chains and strategic resource independence.
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