Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwater

Japan identifies large share of rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island

An analysis of mud from off Minamitorishima island found medium and heavy rare earth elements accounted for about 54% of the total rare earth content.

Japan finds heavy rare earths dominate seabed deposit

Deep-sea samples strengthen Japan's bid to reduce dependence on Chinese supplies of critical minerals. The post Japan finds heavy rare earths dominate seabed deposit appeared first on The Northern Miner.

Japan finds high-value rare earths in deep-sea mining project

Discovery supports efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies as officials prepare full-scale extraction test

Japan to test rare earth mining 6km underwater

The Japanese prime minister said samples taken earlier by a deep-sea drilling ship from a depth of around 6,000m near Minami Torishima contained traces of yttrium.

Japan Finds Rare Earth Rich Deep Sea Mud Near Remote Island

Japan has identified a high concentration of valuable heavy rare earth elements in deep sea mud recovered from waters near the remote Pacific island of Minamitori, marking another step in its efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese critical mineral supplies. The Japanese government said on Friday that analysis of rare earth rich mud collected earlier […] The post Japan Finds Rare Earth Rich Deep Sea Mud Near Remote Island appeared first on Moder…