- Nekton and Nippon Foundation collaborated on Ocean Census discoveries starting on May 27, 2026.
- Leading Seabed 2030 mapping efforts are underway, involving the Earth and Nippon Foundation.
- Deep-sea exploration is underway off Japan's coast, focusing on the Earth entity.
Deep-sea surveys near Minamitorishima suggest valuable rare earth deposits, amidst China's supply limitations and cooperation talks.
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Updated Jul 24
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What happened
Deep-sea surveys near Minamitorishima suggest valuable rare earth deposits, amidst China's supply limitations and cooperation talks.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- China conducted deep sea exploration near Minamitorishima while issuing warnings against Japanese militarism.Sub-event
Rare earth deposits found near Minamitorishima; China limits supply amid disputes.1 source
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The entities involved
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Minamitorishima
isolated Pacific island under Japanese jurisdiction
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