Japan and the European Union have reaffirmed their cooperation to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals such as rare earths, industry minister Ryosei Akazawa says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/22/economy/japan-eu-talks-mineral-supply/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #ryoseiakazawa #eujapanrelations #rareearths #minerals