TOKYO -- Rare-earth metals were added on Wednesday to Japan's list of industries subject to tougher restrictions on foreign investment, as Tokyo attempts to shield a potential weak point in its supply chains.
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Recycled cobalt sulfate is seen at an urban mining plant in South Korea. The metal, along with rare earths, will receive more investment scrutiny in Japan © Reuters
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