Japan pulls mud with rare earths from 19,000 feet deep to challenge China’s stronghold
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Japan successfully extracted rare earth sediment from 19,700 feet underwater near Minamitori Island, aiming to reduce its 70% dependence on Chinese imports for critical minerals used in electronics and military systems.
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