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Japan Turns to Seabed to Cut Reliance on China

Tokyo plans to mine 16 million tonnes of rare earths to reduce dependence on China.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Mining rare earths from the seabed
WHEN: Jan 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
WHY: To reduce reliance on China for rare earth materials
Sources (1): ABC Australia

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