Event Brief
Japan Mines Deep Sea Rare Earths to Counter China
Filed: Feb 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM ET
Summary: Ocean floor resources could help protect supply chains from Beijing’s export bans.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Mines for deep sea rare earths
WHEN: Feb 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To counter China's export bans
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