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Public Comment on Proposed Amendment to Policy for Stable Supply of Critical Minerals

重要鉱物に係る安定供給確保を図るための取組方針の改正案に対する意見公募

Published: 2026-09-04 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-10-04 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-05

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AI summary

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Summary

This is a public comment procedure regarding a proposed amendment to the policy for ensuring the stable supply of critical minerals. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-04 with a comment deadline of 2026-10-04 23:59. Inquiries are directed to the Mineral Division of the Manufacturing Industries Bureau.

Business Impact

Businesses involved in the sourcing, processing, or supply of critical minerals may be affected if the proposed policy amendment is adopted. Interested parties could consider whether the draft is relevant to their operations.

Recommended Action

Review the official Japanese source on e-Gov to confirm the content of the proposed amendment and the applicable comment submission process.