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Japan will launch the world’s first deep-sea rare earth mineral extraction trial in January, aiming to retrieve sediments from 5,500 meters beneath the Pacific Ocean near Minami Torishima. This effort seeks to reduce dependence on China, which dominates 92% of global rare earth refining. Q: What is Japan’s goal? To test deep-sea mining equipment, not the quantity.
Q: Why is this important?
Rare earths power EVs, wind turbines, and electronics.
Q: Who is involved?
Japan, supported by the U.S., India, and Australia.
Q: What are the concerns?
Environmental impacts and geopolitical tensions over mineral control.
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