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Malaysia and Japan have reinforced their strategic partnership on rare earth elements, critical minerals, and climate initiatives. The discussions included Japan's commitment to technology transfer and Malaysia's firm stance on processing REE domestically.
China is intensifying its scientific partnership with Iran to explore and develop rare earth resources, funding joint workshops as geopolitical tensions over critical minerals escalate between Beijing and Washington.
Malaysia and Australia are deepening cooperation in rare earth elements and critical minerals sectors, with plans to develop domestic neodymium magnet manufacturing capabilities aligned with Malaysia's National Mineral Policy 3.