日経新聞：日本、レアアース採掘の可能性を評価するためグリーンランドに調査団を派遣へ

Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says

Japan is sending a delegation to Greenland this summer to assess rare earth reserves, including Economy Ministry and trading companies. Rare earth independence from China is critical for semiconductor and AI production, making Greenland's deposits strategically vital for Japan's manufacturing autonomy.