What is the planned annual production capacity of the new gallium facility in Western Australia, and what share of global supply does it aim to provide?

The new gallium production facility at the Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia is expected to produce 100 tonnes of gallium per year, aiming to supply up to 10% of the global gallium supply.

Who are the key stakeholders involved in the final investment decision for the gallium production project, and who will be responsible for its construction and operation?

The final investment decision was jointly announced by the governments of Australia, Japan, and the United States, along with their industry partners, and the facility will be built and operated by Alcoa (Aluminum Company of America).

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Alcoa, backed by US, Australian, and Japanese partners, finalized investment for a gallium facility at its Wagerup refinery in Western Australia. Expected to produce 100 tons annually, it could provide 10% of global supply outside China.

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