Dossier
remote island (Pacific)
Coverage of remote island (Pacific) in the Nexus archive.
- 6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Independence From China on Rare Earths
Japan has discovered a massive underwater deposit of rare earth elements 6,000 meters beneath the Pacific Ocean near a remote island, reducing its reliance on China for these critical materials. This breakthrough positions Tokyo as a global leader in securing alternative sources of rare earths.