Japan starts deep-sea rare earth test mining to cut reliance on China
Jan. 11 (Asia Today) -- Japan will begin deep-sea rare earth exploration in the South Pacific on Monday as it moves to diversify supply chains amid tighter Chinese export controls on rare earths, Japanese media reported.
12 Jan 02:30 · UPI
Japan to test deep sea rare earth mining to cut China reliance
The area around Minami Torishima, which is in Japan's economic waters, is estimated to contain more than 16 million tons of rare earths.
9 Jan 08:08 · CNA
Japan to test deep sea rare earth mining to cut China reliance
The area around Minami Torishima, which is in Japan's economic waters, is estimated to contain more than 16 million tons of rare earths.
9 Jan 08:08 · CNA
last updated on 12 Jan 04:59