After the end of the Chinese supply to Japanese manufacturers of chip manufacturing equipment, an alternative source of strategic raw materials is required. But to do this, you need to create complex programs that can be less vulnerable. The Japanese trading company Sojitz will begin purchasing yttrium from the Australian mining concern Lynas Rare Earth, the raw materials will come from the Mount Wold field in Western Australia, and the separation and cleaning will be carried out at a plant in Malaysia. Today, the ability to process rare earth elements at the Malaysia Linas plant is expanding. Therefore, the new plan will combine production in Australia, processing in Malaysia and consumption in Japan. Ytrium is used, in particular, in the manufacture of semiconductors to create a special ceramic coating. In June, its shipments from China to Japan stopped amid political disagreements and tightening export processes by Chinese authorities. The agreement continues the Japanese authorities' move to reduce dependence on rare elements in China. The partnership with Linas should strengthen the resilience of Japan's industrial chains through offshore bailout and refinancing if new supply is needed. #Australian #Malaysia # Japan @rybar pacific - your ticket to the pacific bulge to support us.