Japan is preparing to send a delegation to Greenland during the summer to evaluate the potential for rare earth extraction, according to a report cited by multiple outlets. The reporting, attributed to Japan’s Nikkei newswire, says the visit is intended to assess prospects for producing rare earth minerals from Greenland-based resources. The proposed trip would be used for information gathering and evaluation rather than indicating a decision to start production immediately. While details about the delegation’s composition, specific sites to be reviewed, and timelines for any subsequent steps were not included in the provided excerpts, all accounts describe the effort as part of Japan’s broader interest in securing access to rare earth supplies. The initiative is presented as an assessment phase, with the delegation expected to examine extraction feasibility and related considerations on the island. The reports do not specify any agreements being negotiated at this stage, nor do they provide estimates of reserves or projected output.