February 18, 2026

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Japan taps into rare earth minerals in deep-sea amid rising tensions with China

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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…

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Marine reform: Centre notifies new deep-sea fishing rules; bans foreign vessels, empowers cooperatives – what changes for Indian fishers?

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In a major policy shift aimed at unlocking India’s vast marine wealth, the Centre has notified new rules for deep-sea fishing in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) — prioritising fishermen cooperatives, small-scale fishers, and digital transparency, while banning foreign vessels from Indian waters.The rules, notified on November 4, fulfil the government’s Budget 2025-26 promise…

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