Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from 6,000 metres under the sea
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-02-02 14:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Commodities, World News, Asia Pacific
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The mud, sucked up near remote Minamitori Island, will be analysed to see whether its rare earths can be commercially tapped
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