U.S. and Japan Bankroll New Aussie Gallium Plant to Break China’s Metal Grip

U.S. and Japan Bankroll New Aussie Gallium Plant to Break China’s Metal Grip

Aluminum giant Alcoa has approved a new gallium plant in Australia, backed by the United States and Japan, to slash reliance on China for the rare metal critical to semiconductors and military gear.

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The plant, funded by financial support from Washington and Tokyo, will produce gallium—a rare metal used in advanced electronics, semiconductors, and military equipment [197608]. The project aims to reduce global dependence on China, which currently dominates gallium production [197608]. Alcoa’s decision is a strategic move to secure a stable supply chain for the material, with construction expected to begin soon and operations planned within the next few years [197608].

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