A test to mine mud containing rare earths, essential for next-generation advanced technology, from the deep sea around Minami-Torishima, Japan's easternmost point, was successful, and JAMSTEC's research vessel returned to Shimizu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture on the 14th.
This demonstration test involves continuously sucking up rare earth mud from the seabed at a depth of approximately 6,000 meters, a sophisticated attempt unparalleled in the world. The collected mud is expected to contain high concentrations of dysprosium and terbium, which are essential for electric vehicle (EV) motors and smartphones.
類を見ない= Unparalleled; unique; like no otherV(受身形)ている= Is being (done) — expressing a current state or expectation
The government evaluates this success as a 'groundbreaking achievement that established the technology' and plans to proceed with verifying profitability for commercialization. From the perspective of 'economic security,' which aims to break away from dependence on resources from specific countries such as China, the success or failure of this project is attracting attention.
Nに向けた= Towards N; aimed at NNからの脱却= Breaking away from N; graduation from NNの観点から= From the perspective of N; from the viewpoint of N