rare metals

National / Science & Health Jun 6, 2017

Rocks containing cobalt, other rare metals found on seabed off eastern Japan

A team led by Japan's marine science agency said Monday it has found rocks containing cobalt and other rare metals on the Pacific seafloor off eastern Japan, in an area covering around 950 sq. km, about half the size of Tokyo. Rare metals are widely ...

National Sep 9, 2014

Cabinet approves ordinance to expand Japan's continental shelf

The Cabinet approves an ordinance to expand Japan's continental shelf outside its exclusive economic zone to gain access to rare metals and other untapped natural resources under the seafloor.