Japan’s METI Minister Akazawa: Claims of Yttrium Shortage Within Months Are Not True

A cabinet-level denial is itself a signal that yttrium supply anxiety has reached the point of public concern in Japan, even without supporting data on stockpiles or procurement. The remark addresses the claim's timing rather than the underlying exposure, and no measures or timelines were offered, so it settles little for manufacturers and traders who depend on the material. The open question is whether the ministry follows with concrete supply or sourcing detail, since reassurance without figures leaves the shortage debate unresolved.