Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.

It’s the latest twist in the controversial global race to mine the deep sea for rare-earth elements and other valuable ...

Beyond Japan’s popular Golden Route, relaxing hot springs, snow-capped peaks, and rare wildlife await visitors looking for a ...

Ocean depth in metres of the area from where the Japanese ship 'Chikyu' dug up and explored for rare earth. By comparison, the height of Mount Everest, the Earth's highest mountain, is 8,848.86 in ...

Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed ...

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It is the anchor event of the 2026 Battle for Singapore initiative from Feb 21 to March 8. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan’s deep-sea rare earth breakthrough in January 2026 was not a rapid response. It was the latest turn of a ratchet that ...

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Hayato Takenaka, left, and other disciples of swordsman master Yuta Kurosawa wield swords on the floor during their training ...

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