Alcoa begins construction of gallium plant in Western Australia

Alcoa Corporation AA.N has started construction of a new gallium production plant in Western Australia, partnering with governments and industry partners from Australia, Japan and the United States, it said on Monday.

• The project is located at Alcoa's Wagerup alumina refinery, in Western Australia.
• Gallium is mainly recovered as a byproduct of alumina production from bauxite, rather than mined directly.
• The company said the plant is expected to create up to 200 construction jobs and about 20 permanent roles once operational.