Japan Tests Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining to Reduce Dependence on China
Japan has successfully recovered rare earth–rich sediment from a depth of about 6,000 metres in the Pacific Ocean, marking a major step in its…
Japan launches deep sea rare earth test near Minamitori
Japan has dispatched its drilling equipped research vessel Chikyu on a month long expedition to test recovery of rare earth rich seabed mud…
Cook Islands Extends Seabed Exploration to 2032
The Cook Islands has extended the lifespan of its national seabed minerals exploration programme, delaying any verdict on commercial nodule…
China’s Deep-Sea Research Mission in the Cook Islands Raises Regional Alarm
The deepening economic relationship between China and the Cook Islands is stirring unease across the South Pacific. Last week, the Chinese…
Japan and U.S. Advance Joint Study on Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Near Minamitori Island
Japan and the United States are deepening cooperation on critical minerals through a new initiative to assess rare earth potential in the…