Event Brief
Japan Steps Up Deep-Sea Mining Plan
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: Japan accelerates its deep-sea mining initiative to reduce reliance on Chinese rare-earth supplies.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Deep-sea mining plan
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To cut reliance on Chinese supply
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