US EditionJapan Dives Into Deep-Sea Mining: Testing Rare Earth Extraction Methods
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On Sunday, Japan kicks off what it presents as the world's first attempt to exploit rare earths on the high seas to 6,000 metres deep, in the hope of reducing its dependence on China for its supplies of these crucial materials.
A strategic move to overcome the Chinese hegemony in the sector in a crisis phase in the relations between the two countries. The departure scheduled for January 11, with the Chikyu that will sail towards the island of Minami Torishima, in the Pacific. For the experts the area could enclose the third deposit for importance in the world.
Japan Dives into Deep-Sea Mining: Testing Rare Earth Extraction Methods
Japan will begin testing deep-sea mining for rare earth elements this month, moving into uncharted territory as supply security concerns intensify amid China’s tightening grip on critical minerals.The government-backed trial, scheduled to run from January 11 to February 14, will take place in waters around Minamitori Island, roughly 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo.The test is designed to evaluate equipment capable of retrieving up to 350 met…
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