Event Brief
Jan 9, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Japan to Test Deep Sea Rare Earth Mining to Cut China Reliance
By The BriefBrief
Japan's Chikyu will explore Minami Torishima for valuable minerals.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Testing deep sea rare earth mining
WHEN: Jan 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Minami Torishima, Pacific Ocean
WHY: To reduce reliance on China for rare earth minerals
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