Japan identifies large share of rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island

Japan has identified a significant deposit of rare earth elements in deep-sea mud off a remote island, Channel NewsAsia reports. Rare earths are essential for electronics, magnets, and renewable energy technology, and are sourced from a limited number of countries worldwide.

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