Japan reported having found sediments containing rare earth in the 6,000 metre deep-sea beds after launching the expedition to restraint the dependency on China for valuable minerals. The government claims this expedition to be the world's first ever attempt to dig for rare earth minerals at such a depth.
Government spokesperson Kei Sato stated that the details are yet to be analysed. He also claimed that the mission and its achievements shall benefit Japan's economic security and development.
