Australia, Japan, the United States and Alcoa Announce Final Investment Decision for Gallium Project in Western Australia

July 15, 2026


The governments and industry partners of Australia, Japan and the United States, together with Alcoa Corporation, announced that they have reached final investment decision for a gallium production plant to be co‑located at Alcoa’s Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia.

The gallium plant will be constructed and operated by Alcoa, leveraging the Company’s longstanding experience in alumina refining and advanced mineral processing. The facility will create a new, reliable source of gallium to support partner governments’ efforts to strengthen critical mineral supply chains.

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