Yahoo · Aug 24, 2026
Alcoa (AA) Breaks Ground On Wagerup Gallium Plant And Expands Critical Minerals Reach
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has broken ground on a new gallium production plant at its Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia. The project is focused on supplying gallium, a critical mineral used in advanced technologies, and is supported by partners from Australia, Japan, and the United States. The new facility is expected to add jobs at Wagerup and expand Alcoa's role in critical minerals beyond its core aluminum business. For readers watching how critical minerals are reshaping supply chains,...

