Tokyo, Jan 12, 2026 (AFP) - Japan aims to dig deep-sea rare earths to reduce China dependence

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2026-01-12

A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China. Scientific drilling boat called the Chikyu left Shimizu Port in Shizuoka around 9:00 am (0000 GMT) for the remote island of Minami Torishima in the Pacific, where surrounding waters are believed to contain a rich trove of valuable minerals. The test cruise comes as China -- by far the world's......

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