Japan pulls rare earths from Pacific seabed in drilling test
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-07-24 12:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Asia, Military & Defence, Commodities, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Japan has recovered rare earth elements critical to semiconductors, electric vehicles and defense applications from a deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima, a remote Pacific island. (Photo by Ryoko Shimonoya)
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