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Japan looks to salvage rare earths using nuclear reprocessing tech

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26 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Japan is exploring the use of nuclear reprocessing technology to recover rare earth elements from used products, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign supply and strengthen its strategic materials security.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Advanced Materials.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now tap an unexpected source for rare earths by leveraging nuclear reprocessing tech in Japan, opening routes to reduce reliance on imports. This creates fresh industrial and supply chain opportunities if you work in materials or clean tech.

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1 source · 26 Aug 2026

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