The Pentagon has invested $150 million in Atlantic Alumina Co, a gallium producer based in Louisiana, to strengthen the supply of critical materials needed by defense manufacturers. The company said on Monday that after the Pentagon completed its preferred stock investment, the government would continue to provide additional funding within 30 days. The commodity investment firm Pinnacle will also invest $300 million in Atlantic Alumina Co. Atlantic Alumina Co stated that it expects to produce more than 1 million metric tons of alumina and 50 tons of gallium annually in Louisiana, and "has the capability to meet the entire U.S. demand for gallium," although the company did not provide a specific timeline. According to data from the market intelligence firm Project Blue, China accounted for about 99% of global refined gallium supply in 2025, and also accounted for about 70% of global demand.
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