Japan's Sojitz expands Australian rare earth imports to diversify supply chains
The Japanese trading house will increase its intake of critical minerals from Lynas Rare Earths starting this April. This move aims to diversify supply chains.
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Sojitz Corporation announced on February 16, 2026, that it will expand its imports of Australian 
AU rare earth elements from Lynas Rare Earths Limited . The Japanese 
JP trading house will add samarium to its imports starting in April, with the goal of sourcing as many as six medium and heavy rare earths by approximately mid-2027. This move is intended to secure non-Chinese 
CN supplies of critical materials essential for the rare earths supply chain for high-tech and medical equipment.
AU rare earth elements from Lynas Rare Earths Limited . The Japanese JP trading house will add samarium to its imports starting in April, with the goal of sourcing as many as six medium and heavy rare earths by approximately mid-2027. This move is intended to secure non-Chinese CN supplies of critical materials essential for the rare earths supply chain for high-tech and medical equipment.
