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Japan ramps mineral, security as China curbs rare‑earths
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Latest: Japan Retrieves Rare‑Earth‑Rich Seabed Mud Near Minamitori Island
By early June 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured major UK‑Japan and Italy partnerships, and at the G7 pushed a joint rare‑earth stock‑piling plan. A proof‑of‑concept seabed mining project was launched on 29 June,