Japan to explore rare-earth mining in Greenland to cut reliance on China
Japan is launching joint exploration at two rare-earth-element sites in Greenland through state-controlled JOGMEC. Tokyo wants to diversify strategic supply for electric-vehicle motors and advanced weapons systems in the face of Beijing's tightening export controls. The deal will be coordinated with the EU and the US.
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