• Alcoa reached a final investment decision with Australia, Japan, the US for a gallium plant at its Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia.
• The facility will be built and operated by Alcoa, creating a new supply source of gallium for critical mineral supply chains.
• Construction is expected to start once final site preparations are completed.
• Alcoa expects its joint-venture role as construction and operating manager to have no material financial impact.

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