TOKYO -- Trading house Sojitz has begun importing rare-earth elements produced in Australia, marking the first time Japan has procured the critical supply from a source other than China.
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Japan's Sojitz launches Australian rare-earth imports to reduce China risk
Operation marks Japan's first rare earth imports from non-China source
The Mount Weld mine in Western Australia is expected to supply roughly 30% of Japan's dysprosium and terbium demand. (Lynas Rare Earths)
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