Japan ramps mineral, security as China curbs rare‑earths

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1. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Japan Retrieves Rare‑Earth‑Rich Seabed Mud Near Minamitori Island

   Japan's vessel Chikyu recovered rare‑earth‑rich mud near Minamitori Island; a 2027 trial will test large‑scale seabed mining to lessen reliance on Chinese exports.

2. 10 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

   Japan to launch large-scale deep-sea rare earth mining test near Minamitorishima

   Japan will begin a large‑scale deep‑sea rare‑earth mining trial near Minamitorishima, testing extraction of yttrium, gadolinium, dysprosium and neodymium to cut reliance on China.

3. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 12 sources

   China sharply cuts rare earth exports to Japan amid diplomatic dispute

   China halted key rare‑earth shipments to Japan in June, while overall rare‑earth export value rose 61% YoY.

4. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Japan deepens cooperation with eastern India amid Indo‑Pacific strategy

   Japan expands ties with eastern India via defence, AI and semiconductor deals, while a former Japanese minister denounced India’s high‑speed rail project as mismanaged and delayed.

5. 23 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   Japan discovers record‑rich undersea gold deposit

   Scientists found the world’s richest undersea gold deposit at Japan’s Higashi‑Aogashima caldera, prompting debate over deep‑sea mining and environmental protection.

6. 28 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 14 sources

   Japan warns of rare‑earth supply squeeze as China curtails exports

   Japan cites a surge in corporate warnings as China stops rare‑earth exports, threatening supply chains; Tokyo seeks alternatives while Japan and the U.S. hold most high‑value patents despite China’s raw‑metal p

7. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Italy marks 160 years with Japan while reaffirming transatlantic partnership

   Italy celebrated 160 years with Japan, emphasizing a strategic partnership, and President Mattarella sent a July 4 message to the U.S. reaffirming shared democratic values and transatlantic cooperation amid key

8. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources

   India and Japan deepen strategic partnership at 16th annual summit

   India and Japan expanded defence, AI, critical minerals and energy ties at their summit, reaffirmed Quad commitment, launched a trilateral dialogue with the Philippines and denounced Pakistan‑based terrorism.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Japan pushes deep‑sea rare‑earth extraction to reduce China dependence

   Japan is fast‑tracking deep‑sea rare‑earth extraction near Minamitori Island to cut China dependence, aiming for industrial testing by 2027 and commercial ops after 2028, while facing international ecological‑s

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Japan Orders Seabed Rare‑Earth Mining Near South Bird Island by 2027

    Japan’s prime minister has directed rapid, industrial‑scale seabed rare‑earth mining off South Bird Island, targeting extraction by FY2027 to cut reliance on China, with billions of yen allocated for marine‑min

11. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    G7 commits €64 billion to diversify critical minerals supply, boosting Australia’s rare‑earth industry

    The G7 pledged €64 bn to lower reliance on China for rare‑earths, while Australia and the US announced $1.4 bn to boost domestic critical‑minerals production amid high costs and environmental challenges.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi eyes cabinet reshuffle and may miss NATO summit

    Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi plans to push key legislation and a cabinet reshuffle before July, and may skip the NATO summit in Turkey due to parliamentary duties.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US and G7 Aim to Cut Critical Mineral Dependence on China

    G7 leaders, led by the US, propose a Western partnership to rebuild critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on China, despite cost and governance concerns.

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi pushes economic‑security diplomacy as Nikkei hits record

    PM Sanae Takaichi highlighted economic‑security diplomacy at the G7, while the Nikkei hit a record after a US‑Iran pact; she also floated a 1% food VAT cut for 2027.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan-UK Offshore Wind Deal Promises £2 trillion Investment as Mitsubishi Exits Domestic Projects

    Japan and the UK signed an offshore‑wind pact targeting up to ¥1.9 trn in UK projects, as Mitsubishi pulls out of three costly Japanese sites.

16. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources

    G7 leaders set target to cut dependence on China for rare earths and magnets

    G7 leaders in France pledged to cut reliance on China for rare‑earths and magnets to under 60 % by 2030, sparking Chinese rebuttal, varied responses from Japan, South Korea and US senators, and a joint stance a

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains Addresses Geopolitics, Critical Minerals and Casual Hot‑Mic Moments

    The G7 summit in Evian‑les‑Bains (June 15‑17 2026) saw leaders discuss Ukraine, Iran, Indo‑Pacific security, AI and cutting reliance on Chinese critical minerals, while hot‑mic leaks revealed casual chats about

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Italy-Japan Strategic Partnership Deepened in Rome Meeting

    Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi met in Rome on 15 June 2026 to deepen a Special Strategic Partnership, covering trade, space, defence and joint positions on Ukraine, the Middle East and

19. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    UK and Japan Sign Strategic Tech and Critical Minerals Pact

    UK and Japan agreed to a strategic partnership on critical minerals, tech, and defence, launching a Frontier Technology Partnership and Economic Security Declaration to boost supply‑chain resilience and create

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Japanese Prime Minister Takashi Kōhata meets UK and Italy leaders, inks AI and defence pact

    Japan’s PM Takashi Kōhata met UK’s Keir Starmer and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, agreeing on AI, economic security and joint fighter‑jet work ahead of the G7 summit.

21. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    UK and Japan to seal $24 bn technology and investment partnership

    The UK and Japan will sign $24 bn of investment and tech deals, including £9 bn for offshore wind and AI collaboration, creating tens of thousands of jobs ahead of the G7 summit.

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan to Send Delegation to Greenland to Assess Rare Earth Mining

    Japan will send a summer delegation to Greenland to study rare‑earth mining, aiming to diversify away from China and assess the island's sizable deposits.

23. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Japan's Prime Minister proposes G7 joint stockpile of critical minerals to counter China

    Japan’s PM will push at the G7 for a joint critical‑minerals stockpile to offset China’s rare‑earth export cuts, while Japan eyes Greenland mining and broader supply‑chain diversification.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Italy and Japan pledge deeper security and prosperity partnership

    Meloni and Takaichi in Rome upgrade Italy‑Japan ties to a special strategic partnership, focusing on robotics, space, clean energy, defence, semiconductors and AI, while supporting Ukraine and a U.S.–Iran Horm‑

25. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    UK and Japan seal $24 billion technology partnership on AI, chips and quantum

    The UK and Japan agreed a £18 bn ($24 bn) tech partnership covering AI, chips, quantum and dual‑use defence, creating a startup fund and projected to create tens of thousands of jobs.

26. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    UK and Japan seal $24 billion technology and energy investment pact

    The UK and Japan will sign a £18 billion ($24 billion) tech and energy partnership, funding offshore wind, AI, semiconductors and quantum computing, and creating tens of thousands of jobs.

27. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 17 sources

    UK and Japan announce £18 bn investment package to boost infrastructure and technology

    UK PM Keir Starmer and Japan PM Sanae Takaichi unveiled a £18 bn investment deal – £9 bn each for infrastructure/finance and offshore wind – plus tech cooperation, aiming to create tens of thousands of jobs.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Japan's prime minister heads to UK ahead of G7 summit

    Japan's prime ministers Takaichi and Kishida travel to the UK for bilateral talks on security, climate, trade and supply‑chain issues ahead of the Hiroshima G7 summit.

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Japan's Prime Minister proposes energy‑security initiatives at G7 summit

    Japan’s Prime Minister Sane Takahashi, on her first G7 attendance, will host France, the UK and Italy before the summit, pushing three energy‑security proposals and a joint critical‑minerals stockpiling plan.

30. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanaei Takaichi visits UK and Italy ahead of G7 summit

    Japanese PM Sanaei Takaichi tours the UK, Italy and France, meeting leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer, to push G7 cooperation on energy security, critical minerals and supply‑chain resilience.

31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Japan PM Takaichi to attend G7 Energy Summit in France

    Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi will travel to Europe, visiting the UK and Italy before attending the G7 Energy Summit in France to discuss energy security, supply chains and geopolitical tensions.