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Rare earth mining off Minamitorishima: Can Japan become a resource powerhouse? [ABEMA NEWS] (July 27, 2026)

Rare earth mining off Minamitorishima: Can Japan become a resource powerhouse? [ABEMA NEWS] (July 27, 2026)

Last week, it was revealed that rare earth elements had been confirmed in mud recovered from the seabed at a depth of approximately 6,000 meters off Minamitorishima in February 2026.

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2026年ねん2月がつ、南鳥島みなみとりしま沖おきの水深すいしんおよそ6000メートルの海底かいていから回収かいしゅうされた泥どろに希少きしょうなレアアースが確認かくにんされていたことが先週せんしゅう明あきらかになりました。

Last week, it was revealed that rare earth elements had been confirmed in mud recovered from the seabed at a depth of approximately 6,000 meters off Minamitorishima in February 2026.

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