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Alcoa begins construction on Western Australia gallium project
Alcoa has commenced construction on the Alcoa-Sojitz gallium recovery project at its Wagerup Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. The project aims to establish Australia as a major global supplier of gallium, a mineral critical to semiconductor production, defense technologies, and advanced manufacturing.
Once the facility is fully operational, it is projected to contribute up to 10 per cent of the total global gallium supply. The initiative has received support from the Australian federal government, describing it as a strategic investment to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and secure international supply chains alongside partners like Japan and the United States.
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Alcoa · Australia · Equus Energy · Sojitz · Wagerup Alumina Refinery
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The gallium recovery project is located at the Wagerup Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. australianminingreview.com.au · www.australianmining.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The facility is expected to produce up to 10 per cent of the global gallium supply once operational. www.australianmining.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alcoa has begun construction on the Alcoa-Sojitz gallium recovery project. australianminingreview.com.au · www.australianmining.com.au