Cannabis Cannabis-related police investigations hit record high in Japan last year Authorities investigated almost 7,000 cases throughout 2025 Rowan Dunne3 days ago
Rare Earths Mitsubishi Materials teams up with ReElement for rare earths refining in Japan The American Resources subsidiary will be receiving an undisclosed investment from Mitsubishi Rowan Dunne4 days ago
Stock News Asian stock markets slide amid escalating Middle East tensions South Korea's Kospi Index was impacted worst Monday, declining by more than 6% Rowan DunneMarch 24, 2026
Rare Earths Lynas secures major deals with U.S. and Japan, produces first samarium oxide The news follows Lynas securing a 10-year renewal of its Malaysian plant license Rowan DunneMarch 19, 2026
Rare Earths Japan pushes deep-sea rare earth mining to cut reliance on China China dominates global production and processing, giving it powerful leverage over importing countries Joseph MortonFebruary 5, 2026
Rare Earths Tensions escalate between China and Japan as rare earth export curbs enter force Japanese officials are pretty upset about it Rowan DunneJanuary 8, 2026
Mining Komatsu celebrates erecting electric shovel monument in Nevada It was shipped all the way from Wisconsin to its new home Rowan DunneOctober 13, 2025
Alternative Energy Japan turns nuclear waste into rechargeable batteries Depleted uranium has accumulated in vast quantities worldwide, posing long-term storage challenges Joseph MortonSeptember 4, 2025
Alternative Energy Scientists create ‘breathing’ crystal with massive clean energy implications It's a special metal oxide comprised of strontium, iron and cobalt Rowan DunneAugust 26, 2025
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