Alcoa Breaks Ground on Gallium Plant at Wagerup Refinery
Alcoa held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new gallium production plant at its Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia. The project is backed by government and industry partners from Australia, Japan, and the United States and is expected to support construction and ongoing local jobs. The move adds small, potentially meaningful exposure to critical minerals, while near-term focus remains on stabilizing alumina operations amid cost and permitting pressure.