Japan Finds Rare Earth in Deep-Sea Mission; Discovery Amid Rising Tensions with China
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Published: Feb 02, 2026, 16:36 IST | Updated: Feb 02, 2026, 16:36 IST
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Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 metres (about 20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.
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