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Japan rare earth metals discovery

Jörg Jelinnek | Constantin von Kempis
June 6, 2017

Japanese scientists have discovered a vast geological deposit rich in rare metals that can be used in many industrial products. The treasure trove was found on an underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, some 300 miles off the Japanese coast.

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