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Japan to test deep sea rare earth mining to cut China reliance

A Japanese deep-sea scientific drilling boat called the Chikyu will set sail for the remote island of Minami Torishima in the Pacific, where surrounding waters are believed to contain a rich trove of valuable minerals

9 Jan 2026 2:05 pm