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JAPAN TO EXTEND PROTECTION TO RARE EARTH METALS – AMENDMENT DISCLOSED FOR PUBLIC
COMMENTS

August 26, 2021

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On August 18, 2021, the relevant ministries announced their plan to add new
sectors relating to rare earth metals to the “designated sectors” and the “core
sectors” within the Japanese foreign investment regulations, which are subject
to prior notification and screening. The new sectors include metal mining
businesses, metal mining equipment manufacture/repair/software businesses and
port construction business in designated islands which are relevant to rare
earth metals. This latest addition to the “designated sectors” and “core
sectors” will have implications for foreigners and foreign entities who are
investing in or have plans to invest in Japanese entities conducting businesses
in the relevant rare earth metal businesses. The amendment is part of the
Japanese government’s attempt to secure a stable supply of rare earth metals and
to overcome the vulnerability in the supply chain currently dependent on imports
from overseas. The last time an addition to the sectors was observed was in June
2020, when medical sectors were subjected to screening and prior notification in
the wake of Covid-19. The public consultation period regarding the addition of
new sectors on rare earth metals will last until September 16, 2021 and the
amendment is expected to be enforced around November 2021.

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