As of August 4, 2025, the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) announced that it will take part in a joint study for gallium production in Australia in an effort to ensure a stable supply of the critical mineral used to make semiconductors. [1] The study will occur at an aluminum refinery operated by Alcoa of Australia Limited. JOGMEC partnered with Sojitz Corporation and formed Japan Australia Gallium Associates (JAGA), which signed an agreement with Alcoa. The study aims to assess the feasibility of extracting gallium, as a byproduct of alumina refining. The project seeks to establish a long-term gallium supply, with production targeted to start in 2026.
[1] https://www.jogmec.go.jp/english/news/release/news_08_00044.html