Japan, U.S. To Agree On Joint Development Of Rare Earth Elements, Lithium, Copper At Summit Meeting This Week
Nikkei reports on the upcoming agreement between Japan and the U.S. regarding critical minerals.
Summary
The anticipated agreement between Japan and the U.S. centers on the joint development of critical minerals, specifically rare earth elements, lithium, and copper.
This collaboration is aimed at enhancing supply chain security for these essential materials, which are crucial for various technological applications.
The finalization of this agreement is expected to occur during a summit meeting scheduled for this week, marking a significant step in international resource cooperation.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
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| Primary source | Mining & Resources |
| Source count | 3 |
| First published | 2026-03-17T09:14:13.000Z |
Updates
Update at 04:52 UTC on 2026-03-18
Le Monde reported Seeking to curb dependence on China for rare earth minerals, Japan and the US are set to collaborate on development strategies.
Sources: Le Monde
Update at 09:53 UTC on 2026-03-18
Mining & Resources reported China's restrictions on rare earth exports are impacting wage negotiations in Japan.
Sources: Mining & Resources
Sources
- Mining & Resources: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgJBVV95cUxQVUh2UkUzbHJHSmpjOG1TV3JyUUdaY3Z0MmtlTU5mZ05abFhHcW1SUUxlLWF2R2xnZm8zWU9lNGV0dUlXT3Y0VHQyRS1WLXozTkpONE42R3JlYlRNdDFELWhaRkVtakpaNHp0dEVWbm5oOU9CZFhlU2hwYk5kMkx1eG9vc2M1ZC1DNC1FMDAtTm5HVlptejZWcU5xdko2T205VmVid1VaTGw3T1pNNTNhSFY1emxmb296QmVRdDh0X2laNjlYcXlzTkhxZUsxUUtBQzd4bk1mVUpTUTZCd1U5SUJmdHhqWUFabnA3aENrUk54a1UyZjBtZWZNLVZvcnVCTy02b0RvRFU5NkJTUU05ZWNOMDB4QQ?oc=5
- Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/03/18/japan-and-the-us-to-discuss-joint-rare-earths-development_6751550_4.html
- Mining & Resources: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQWlhMdFgtZGpqN2hhQ01DUDlHdHdndzVPbWJXMEpFeXowb2Y5a3dzdWNod1phU2g3cE9jTnMtM2tJNFpBYWxnYzdKbmNpOGJ5dFpjWEhmRDhRaEl5VzZqLWFFV2Yyd0Y4U2NGcF9XUGNqQ0Y3bGRFanZyMmo0YkdXVUs1WTRnZmFPdWRjcmM4a3FKQl8xNWI3R2NuTTZ3dHBPdFJuQkdBV3oxRWQ0M0tiM05jdnNmdw?oc=5