Japan, US to Explore Rare Earth Mining Near Minamitori Island

Post Views: 279 Japan US Joint Rare Earth Mining Project Japan-US Rare Earth Mining Partnership: Focus on Minamitori Island Japan and the US have announced a joint rare earth mining project near Minamitori Island. This strategic initiative aims to reduce dependence on China, which currently dominates global rare earth production. The plan emerged from discussions between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump. The Minamitori site, located approximately 1,900 km southeast of Tokyo, contains rare earth-rich mud. Japan intends to begin feasibility testing in January,...