Japan will begin testing deep-sea mining for rare earth elements this month, moving into uncharted territory as supply security concerns intensify amid China’s tightening grip on critical minerals.
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Machines mining minerals in the deep ocean have been found to cause significant damage to life on the seabed, scientists carrying out the largest study of its kind say. They found that the number of ...
It’s the latest twist in the controversial global race to mine the deep sea for rare-earth elements and other valuable resources. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Japan said it has taken a significant step in ...