Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights Japan's commitment to diversifying its rare earth procurement channels in collaboration with the United States, emphasizing the importance of this partnership for both nations [1][3]. - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signed a cooperation document in the rare earth sector with U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting in October [3]. - Japan plans to begin experimental excavation in the waters near Minami-Torishima (South Bird Island) starting January 2026 [1][3].

Core Viewpoint - The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Thailand and the United States regarding rare earth minerals aims to reduce production costs and enhance product efficiency, despite concerns about environmental impacts and national interests [1] Group 1: MOU Details - The MOU is intended to utilize various minerals to lower production costs and improve product efficiency, with Thailand yet to fully develop its rare earth resources [1] - The MOU stipulates that all cooperation must be fair, adhere to good governance, and comply with Thai constitution and regulations, which are standard terms for Thailand's acceptance of cooperation [1] Group 2: Thailand's Position in Rare Earth Production - According to the U.S. Geological Survey's 2024 data, Thailand ranks as the sixth largest producer of rare earth minerals globally, with China being the largest [1] - The top ten countries in global rare earth production include China, the United States, Myanmar, Australia, Nigeria, Thailand, India, Russia, Madagascar, and Vietnam [1]

据金融界报道，近期，俄罗斯总统普京表示愿与美国合作开发稀土矿产，包括顿巴斯地区。稀土，这一听起来陌生却在 现代生活中无处不在的资源，被誉为现代工业的"维生素"。在电子、新能源、环境保护、航空航天、国防军工等众多领 域，稀土都扮演着不可或缺的关键角色。比如在每架战机中，都含有约400公斤的稀土元素，其发动机、雷达和导弹等核 心部件都离不开稀土的加持。可以说，没有稀土，现代军事装备和高科技产品的性能将大打折扣。 稀土开采（资料图） 长期以来，中国在全球稀土市场占据着举足轻重的地位。中国不仅拥有丰富的稀土储量，更是在稀土开采、冶炼和加工 技术等方面具备绝对优势。据相关数据，中国的稀土加工能力占全球的80%以上。 随着中美贸易摩擦加剧，美国不断对中国高科技产业进行制裁，中国也采取了相应的反制措施。去年12月，中国商务部 等四部门联合发布《两用物项出口管制清单》，将稀土资源列入出口管制范围。同时，中国还叫停了若干稀土加工技术 出口。这一系列举措让美国市场上中国稀土的身影愈发难觅，美国企业面临着稀土供应短缺的困境。 就在美国为稀土供应发愁之际，俄罗斯抛出了橄榄枝。据俄罗斯总统普京特别代表称，俄罗斯境内拥有稀有金属总储量 ...