TOKYO — Japan will starting January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.

Deep-sea mining has become a flashpoint, with anxiety growing over a push by U.S. President Donald Trump to fast-track the practice.{ai:summary}Japan plans to begin extracting rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in January, marking the deepest trial of its kind. This initiative is part of a government innovation program aimed at tapping into underwater resources. #technology

Japan plans 'world first' deep-sea extraction of critical minerals

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